Cleon of Sicyon

Cleon (/ˈkliːɒn, -ən/; Greek: Κλέων Kleon, Ancient Greek: [kléɔːn]) was a tyrant of the ancient Greek city-state of Sicyon.[1] According to Plutarch, he was assassinated and Timocleidas and Cleinias were made chief magistrates.[2] According to Pausanias, Cleon was succeeded by Euthydemus and Timocleidas who ruled jointly as tyrants.[1]

Not to be confused with Cleon of Sicyon, the sculptor.

References
  1. Pausanias, Geography 2.8
  2. Plutarch, Life of Aratus 2.1
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