Theophiliscus

Theophiliscus (Ancient Greek: Θεοφιλίσκος) (died 205 BC) was the commander of the Rhodian quinquereme fleet at the Battle of Chios. The battle ended in a Rhodian and Pergamese victory but the victorious Theophiliscus later died of the wounds that he received during the battle.

References

  • Polybius. The Rise of the Roman Empire. ISBN 978-0-14-044362-2
  • Polybius The Histories - Book XVI
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