About Abrocomas
Lived 500 BC – 460 BC. Abrocomas was a governor.
Abrocomas was sent with an army of 300,000 men to oppose Cyrus the Younger on his march into Upper Asia. On Cyrus's arrival at Tarsus in 401 BC, Abrocomas was said to be on the Euphrates. At Issus four hundred heavy-armed Greeks, who had deserted Abrocomas, joined Cyrus. Abrocomas did not defend the Syrian passes, as was expected, but marched to join the king. He burnt some boats to prevent Cyrus from crossing the Euphrates, but did not arrive in time for the battle of Cunaxa.
In about 385, with Persian generals Pharnabazus and Tithraustes, Abrocomas unsuccessfully attempted to reconquer Egypt for the Persian Empire.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Abrocomas?
Achaemenid satrap
When was Abrocomas born?
Abrocomas was born in 500 BC.
When did Abrocomas die?
Abrocomas died in 460 BC.
What was Abrocomas's occupation?
Abrocomas was a governor.
What nationality was Abrocomas?
Abrocomas's recorded nationality: Achaemenid Empire.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Abrocomas. https://biography.guide/abrocomas/
MLA: "Abrocomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/abrocomas/.
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