Asclepiodotus of Heraclea

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For others of the same name, see Asclepiodotus

Asclepiodotus of Heraclea in Sintice was a commander in the army of Perseus of Macedon during the Third Macedonian War (171-168 BC). He is recorded leading a contingent of 2000 Gauls in the early stages of the war,[1] and later 10,000 light infantry.[2]

References

  1. Livy, Ab Urbe Condita 42.51
  2. Livy,Ab Urbe Condita [44.2, 6-7