Hippocrates of Gela
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Hippocrates (died 491 BC), was the second tyrant of Gela and ruled from 498 to 491 BC. He was the brother of Cleander and succeeded him to the throne after his death. With him, Gela began its expansion phase; Hippocrates aimed to conquer all of southeastern Sicily in order to build a great state with Gela as its capital. He formed an alliance with Agrigento and conquered Zancle, Camarina, Catana, Naxos and Leontini. He also managed to besiege Syracuse, but had to withdraw, due to Corinthian and Corcyran involvement in the war. During his government, his city became the most powerful and flourishing among the Greek colonies in Sicily. Hippocrates died in battle against the Sicels. As successors were designated his sons Euclides and Cleander, but they were soon replaced by the commander of the cavalry, Gelo.
| Preceded by: Cleander |
Tyrant of Gela 498 BC– 491 BC |
Succeeded by: Gelo |
