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Philotas
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 | Companion Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | Wars of Alexander the Great |
| Relations | Parmenion (father),
Nikanor and Hector (brothers), Asander and Agathon (uncles) |
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]
- ^ Heckel, Waldemar (2005-10-26). The Marshals of Alexander's Empire. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-134-94265-7.
- ^ Sanchez, Juan Pablo (September 27, 2018). "How suspicion and intrigue eroded Alexander's empire". History Magazine. National Geographic. Archived from the original on January 27, 2019. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
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