Nicanor the Elephant
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Nicanor or Nicanor nicknamed the Elephant, was a general under King Philip V
of Macedon
ia in the 3rd century BCE.
He invaded Attica
with an army shortly before the breaking out of the Second Macedonian War
between Philip and the Romans
in 200 BCE. But after laying waste to part of the open country, he was induced to withdraw by the remonstrances of the Roman ambassadors then at Athens
.
He is again mentioned as commanding the rearguard of Philip's army at the battle of Cynoscephalae
in 197 BCE, which the Romans won.
Philip V of Macedon
Philip V was King of Macedon from 221 BC to 179 BC. Philip's reign was principally marked by an unsuccessful struggle with the emerging power of Rome. Philip was attractive and charismatic as a young man...
of Macedon
Macedon
Macedonia or Macedon was an ancient kingdom, centered in the northeastern part of the Greek peninsula, bordered by Epirus to the west, Paeonia to the north, the region of Thrace to the east and Thessaly to the south....
ia in the 3rd century BCE.
He invaded Attica
Attica
Attica is a historical region of Greece, containing Athens, the current capital of Greece. The historical region is centered on the Attic peninsula, which projects into the Aegean Sea...
with an army shortly before the breaking out of the Second Macedonian War
Second Macedonian War
The Second Macedonian War was fought between Macedon, led by Philip V of Macedon, and Rome, allied with Pergamon and Rhodes. The result was the defeat of Philip who was forced to abandon all his possessions in Greece...
between Philip and the Romans
Roman Republic
The Roman Republic was the period of the ancient Roman civilization where the government operated as a republic. It began with the overthrow of the Roman monarchy, traditionally dated around 508 BC, and its replacement by a government headed by two consuls, elected annually by the citizens and...
in 200 BCE. But after laying waste to part of the open country, he was induced to withdraw by the remonstrances of the Roman ambassadors then at Athens
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...
.
He is again mentioned as commanding the rearguard of Philip's army at the battle of Cynoscephalae
Battle of Cynoscephalae
The Battle of Cynoscephalae was an encounter battle fought in Thessaly in 197 BC between the Roman army, led by Titus Quinctius Flamininus, and the Antigonid dynasty of Macedon, led by Philip V.- Prelude :...
in 197 BCE, which the Romans won.