Cleonaeus

Cleonaeus was a Rhodian admiral. He was second-in-command to Theophiliscus at the Battle of Chios, and he became commander after Theophilscius died from his wounds. As he was sailing back to Rhodes, he was defeated by Philip V of Macedon at the Battle of Lade.

References

Polybius. The Rise of the Roman Empire. ISBN 0-14-044362-2

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