Dionysius (Athenian Commander)
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Dionysius was an Athenian
commander during the Corinthian War
. In 388 BC, he participated in naval operations around Abydus. Along with fellow commanders Demaenetus
, Leontichus
and Phanias
, Dionysius unsuccessfully pursued the Sparta
n fleet under Antalcidas
. However, Antalcidas was able to evade them and link up with an ally Syracusan
and Italian squadron at Abydus.
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
commander during the Corinthian War
Corinthian War
The Corinthian War was an ancient Greek conflict lasting from 395 BC until 387 BC, pitting Sparta against a coalition of four allied states; Thebes, Athens, Corinth, and Argos; which were initially backed by Persia. The immediate cause of the war was a local conflict in northwest Greece in which...
. In 388 BC, he participated in naval operations around Abydus. Along with fellow commanders Demaenetus
Demaenetus
Demaenetus was an Athenian commander during the Corinthian War. In 389 BC he was one of the commanders in an engagement close to Aegina that resulted in a Spartan defeat and the death of the Spartan commander Gorgopas. One Athenian unit under Chabrias prepared an ambush while another under...
, Leontichus
Leontichus
Leontichus was an Athenian commander during the Corinthian War. In 388 BC he participated in naval operations around Abydus. He, along with fellow commanders Demaenetus, Dionysius and Phanias unscuccessfully pursued the Spartan fleet under Antalcidas. However, Antalcidas was able to evade them and...
and Phanias
Phanias (Athenian Commander)
Phanias was an Athenian commander during the Corinthian War. In 388 BC he participated in naval operations around Abydus. He, along with fellow commanders Demaenetus, Leontichus and Dionysius unsuccessfully pursued the Spartan fleet under Antalcidas. However, Antalcidas was able to evade them and...
, Dionysius unsuccessfully pursued the Sparta
Sparta
Sparta or Lacedaemon, was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece, situated on the banks of the River Eurotas in Laconia, in south-eastern Peloponnese. It emerged as a political entity around the 10th century BC, when the invading Dorians subjugated the local, non-Dorian population. From c...
n fleet under Antalcidas
Antalcidas
Antalcidas was a Spartan soldier and diplomat, the son of Leon.In 393 BC he was sent to Tiribazus, Persian satrap of Sardis, to undermine the friendly relations then existing between Athens and Persia, offering to recognize Persian claims to the whole of Asia Minor and supremacy over Greek cities...
. However, Antalcidas was able to evade them and link up with an ally Syracusan
Syracuse, Italy
Syracuse is a historic city in Sicily, the capital of the province of Syracuse. The city is notable for its rich Greek history, culture, amphitheatres, architecture, and as the birthplace of the preeminent mathematician and engineer Archimedes. This 2,700-year-old city played a key role in...
and Italian squadron at Abydus.