Charicles

Charicles (Χαρικλῆς) is a Greek name, most notably associated with several historical figures from ancient Greece. The name signifies "graceful glory" or "renowned grace," derived from charis (grace) and kleos (glory, renown).

• Charicles (Athenian General): A prominent Athenian general during the Peloponnesian War. He served alongside Demosthenes in the Sicilian Expedition in 413 BC and played a role in other naval operations. Sources for his life are primarily found in Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War.

• Charicles (Physician): A physician who attended the Roman Emperor Tiberius. Mentioned by Tacitus, he is known for his close relationship with the emperor and his influence at court.

• Charicles (Spartan): A tutor or guardian (pedagogue) to the Spartan king Agesilaus II in his youth. Plutarch mentions him in his biography of Agesilaus, highlighting the positive impact Charicles had on the young prince.

The name Charicles, while not exceptionally common, appears in historical accounts of notable individuals who held positions of importance in various Greek city-states and in connection with prominent Roman figures. The individuals bearing this name offer insights into the political, military, and medical practices of the ancient world.