Lygdamis of Thessaly

Lygdamis of Thessaly was a Greek statesman and tyrant of the city of Nicaea during the late 5th century BCE. He initially served under the ruling factions and later seized power, ruling with a combination of military strength and political alliances. His leadership was marked by efforts to solidify local control and influence within Thessaly and the broader Greek world. Despite his power, Lygdamis's rule faced opposition and internal conflicts, and his legacy is intertwined with the turbulent politics of Greece during that period.