Hiero II of Syracuse
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Hiero II was the Greek tyrant of Syracuse, Greek Sicily, from 275 to 215 BC, and the illegitimate son of a Syracusan noble, Hierocles, who claimed descent from Gelon. He was a former general of Pyrrhu
Great altar of Syracuse, built by Hiero II
Image of Philistis (left), the wife of Hiero II, from a coin.
Hieronymus of Syracuse
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Hieronymus was a tyrant of Syracuse, Sicily. He succeeded his grandfather, Hiero II, in 215 BC. He was at this time only fifteen years old, and he ascended the throne at a crisis full of peril, for th
Hiero II of Syracuse
…Hiero II Tyrant A coin showing Hiero II Tyrant of Syracuse Reign 275–215 BC Predecessor Pyrrhus of Epirus Successor Hieronymus Co-monarch Gelo II (241-216 BC) Born c. 308 BC Died 215 BC Spouse Philistis Issue Gelo II Damarata Heraclea Dynasty Hieronids Father Hierocles Great…
Coin depicting Hieronymus of Syracuse, c. 215-14 BC
The Assassination of Hieronymus, King of Syracuse