3rd-century BC Rhodians

ancient Greek sculptor

Timosthenes of Rhodes (Greek: ) (fl. 270 BCE) was a Greek navigator, geographer and admiral in Ptolemaic navy. He is credited with inventing the system of twelve winds that became known as the Greek 12-wind rose.

Greek philosopher (c. 290 – c. 230 BC)

ancient Greek poet

ancient Greek historian

ancient writer on Alexandria

Greek historian

Cleonaeus () was a Rhodian admiral. He was second-in-command to Theophiliscus at the Battle of Chios, and he became commander after Theophilscius died from his wounds. As he was sailing back to Rhodes, he was defeated by Philip V of Macedon at the Battle of Lade.