Philotas
Macedonian general (365 BC – 330 BC) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Philotas, see Philotas (disambiguation).
Philotas (Greek: Φιλώτας; 365 BC – October 330 BC) was the eldest son of Parmenion, one of Alexander the Great's most experienced and talented generals.[1] He rose to command the Companion Cavalry, but was accused of conspiring against Alexander and executed.[2]
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Philotas | |
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Native name | Φιλώτας |
Born | 365 BC |
Died | 330 BC (aged 34-35) |
Allegiance | Macedonia |
Rank | Commander of the Companion Cavalry |
Commands held | Companion Cavalry |
Battles/wars | Wars of Alexander the Great |
Relations | Parmenion (father),
Nikanor and Hector (brothers), Asander and Agathon (uncles) |
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