Apollonides (governor of Argos)

Apollonides was a Seleucid official who served as the governor of Argos during a period of Seleucid influence in the Peloponnese, likely in the late 3rd or early 2nd century BCE. His tenure is primarily known from inscriptions found in Argos that reference him and his activities. These inscriptions suggest that Apollonides played a significant role in the administration and defense of the city.

While precise details of his activities are scarce due to the limited epigraphic evidence, Apollonides' governorship points to the complex political landscape of Greece during the Hellenistic period, where various powers, including the Seleucid Empire, vied for influence and control. His presence in Argos indicates a period when the city was, at least partially, under Seleucid authority or influence, although the precise nature of that relationship (e.g., occupation, alliance, protectorate) remains somewhat unclear. Further research and archaeological discoveries may shed more light on his governorship and the broader context of Seleucid involvement in the region.