Abdemon (Ancient Greek: Αὐδήμων, gen.: Αὐδήμονος), was a king of Cyprus towards the end of the 5th century BC. He was of Phoenician origin and was born either in Tyre[1]orKition on Cyprus.[2] Around 415 BC, Abdemon deposed the Phoenician ruler of Salamis on Cyprus.[3] Evagoras, who allegedly came from a Greek dynasty (Teucrids), had to leave the city and went into exile in Soloi. However, Evagoras returned in 411 BC with his followers and was able to depose Abdemon.[4] Some coins of Abdemon have been found.
Unknown | King of Salamis ca. 415–411 BC |
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In most territories, Achaemenid rulers were succeeded by Hellenistic satraps and Hellenistic rulers from around 330 BC |