Agathocles (Greek: Ἀγαθοκλῆς, flourished 4th century BC) was a Greek nobleman who was a contemporary to King Philip II of Macedon (reigned 359 BC–336 BC).
It was through his flattery that Agathocles became an intimate friend of Philip II,[1] who raised him to high rank.
[2] Agathocles shared in Philip II’s councils and Phillip II sent him to deal with the Perrhaebi and Agathocles took charge of affairs in that area.
[1] There is a possibility that Phillip II rewarded Agathocles for his services with estates in Pella.
[1] Agathocles became a favorite in the Argead court in Pella and his family assimilated into Macedonian society.