Lycophron (Ancient Greek:Λυκόφρων), son ofJason of Pherae, was a co-tyrant ofPherae (355/4-352 BC), ruling alongside his brother Peitholaus. He was also one of the murderers ofAlexander of Pherae.^[1]

Lycophron and Peitholaus succeeded their elder brotherTisiphonus as co-tyrants of Pherae in c. 355/4 BC.

In 352 BC, Lycophron and Peitholaus surrendered Pherae toPhilip II of Macedon and fled with 2000 mercenaries toPhayllus, the Phocian leader.^[2] While in exile, Lycophron and Peitholaus supported Spartans in the Peloponnese, supplying them with 150 cavalry.^[3]

•   This article incorporates text from a publication now in thepublic domain: Smith, William, ed. (1870). "Lycophron".Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology.