Dionysius the Elder, Tyrant (syracuse) : All Data

Dionysius the Elder was a tyrant who ruled over Syrakousai from -402 to -366. During his tenure, he faced several significant wars and conflicts. One of the most important wars was the Siege of Motya, which took place from -397 to -396, where Dionysius successfully captured the Carthaginian city of Motya. Another notable conflict was the Second Sicilian War, which occurred from -396 to -387, where Dionysius fought against Carthage and its allies. Additionally, there was the Dionysian War, a revolt led by the city of Leontini against Dionysius, which lasted from -395 to -394. These wars and revolts align with the calculated timespan of Dionysius the Elder's rule.