{"id":18108,"date":"2025-06-04T15:00:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiqueref.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sevres-plate-service-iconographique-grec-Celon.jpeg"},"modified":"2025-06-12T22:24:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T02:24:00","slug":"sevres-plate-service-iconographique-grec-celon","status":"inherit","type":"attachment","link":"https:\/\/antiqueref.com\/index.php\/sevres\/sevres-iconographique\/sevres-plate-service-iconographique-grec-celon\/","title":{"rendered":"Sevres plate from Service Iconographique Grec “Gelon”"},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18108","attachment","type-attachment","status-inherit","hentry"],"acf":[],"description":{"rendered":"

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After the engraving from \u201cIconographie grecque\u201d (Pl.38) by Ennio Quirino Visconti published in 1808 in Paris, depicting an ancient coin.<\/p>\n

Gelon of Syracuse was a prominent figure in ancient Sicily, ruling as tyrant of Gela (491\u2013485 BCE) and subsequently Syracuse (485\u2013478 BCE).
\nHis reign was characterized by expansion, strategic alliances, and military successes that significantly impacted the region. <\/p>\n

Gelon rose through the ranks as a military leader under Hippocrates, the ruler of Gela.
\nFollowing Hippocrates’ death, Gelon seized power in Gela.
\nHe later took advantage of internal strife in Syracuse, making himself the city’s ruler in 485 BCE. <\/p>\n

Under Gelon, Syracuse flourished, experiencing rapid growth in population and becoming a major center of power.
\nHe expanded his territories by conquering neighboring cities like Euboea and Megara Hyblaea, relocating their wealthier citizens to Syracuse.
\nGelon also invested in infrastructure, including building temples and other public works, contributing to the city’s prosperity. <\/p>\n

Gelon built a strong fleet and recruited a large mercenary army to enhance Syracuse’s military strength.
\nHe played a crucial role in defending against a Carthaginian invasion of Sicily, leading the Greek forces to victory at the Battle of Himera in 480 BCE.
\nThis decisive victory helped protect Sicily from Carthaginian control for decades. <\/p>\n

Gelon was widely respected during his time, and his statue was even spared by Timoleon, who sought to remove traces of other tyrants from Sicily.
\nHe is remembered for his leadership and success in transforming Syracuse into a dominant power in ancient Sicily.<\/p>\n"},"caption":{"rendered":"

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