Agathocles

361 - Agathocles was born in Sicily.

343 - Entered the army.

333 - Married the wealthy widow of his patron Damas and was twice banished for attempting to overthrow the oligarchical party.

317 - Returned to Sicily with an army of mercenaries, he made himself master of Syracuse. He was able to make strong army and fleet and conquered a large part of Sicily.

311 - At the Battle of Himera, Agathocles was defeated.

304 - Agathocles proclaimed himself as king of Sicily.