Nicomedes I of Bithynia

AncientEmperorBithynia-300 — -255

Invited the Gauls into Asia Minor.

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Quick Facts

Born

300 BCE

Died

255 BCE

Country

Bithynia

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)48

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score41.3

Nicomedes I of Bithynia — Complete Timeline

279 BC

War against Zipoetes IIWar

Nicomedes I fought a civil war against his brother Zipoetes II for control of Bithynia. He secured his throne with the help of the Galatian mercenaries he had invited, defeating his rival.

Civil WarSuccession ConflictBithynia

Impact: national

278 BC

Invitation of the Gauls into Asia MinorPolitical Action◆ Major

Nicomedes I invited the Gauls (Galatians) to cross into Asia Minor to serve as mercenaries in his war against his brother Zipoetes II. This decision introduced a new population group into Anatolia, leading to the establishment of Galatia.

Galatian InvasionMercenary AllianceAnatolian Politics

Impact: regional

264 BC

Foundation of NicomediaCultural◆ Major

Nicomedes I founded the city of Nicomedia (modern

City FoundationHellenistic UrbanismCapital

Impact: regionalconstructive