Cilles

Cilles (Ancient Greek: Κίλλης, romanized: Killēs) was a Macedonian Greek general of the 4th century BC. He served Ptolemy I and was defeated by Demetrius I Poliorcetes at the Battle of Myus in 311 BC.

Cilles
Native name	Ancient Greek: Κίλλης, romanized: Killēs
Allegiance	Ptolemy I
Rank	general
Battles / wars	Battle of Myus

Biography

Cilles is a little-known historical figure, apart from his confrontation with Demetrius at the Battle of Myus, where, sent by Ptolemy to decisively crush the Antigonid, he was defeated by his adversary.^[1][2][3][4] He was described by Plutarch as being a friend of Ptolemy.^[2] His defeat led to the end of the Third War of the Diadochi.^[1][5]