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Amyntas

400 BC – 325 BC

Satrap

Military leader
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About Amyntas

Lived 400 BC – 325 BC. Amyntas was a military leader.

Amyntas son of Nicolaus; perhaps the brother of Pantauchus, and thus from Aloros was a Macedonian general and a satrap of Bactria.

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Important facts

Born
400 BC, Aloros
Birth century
4th century BC
Died
325 BC, Bactria
Occupation
Military leader

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Amyntas?

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When was Amyntas born?

Amyntas was born in 400 BC in Aloros.

When did Amyntas die?

Amyntas died in 325 BC in Bactria.

What was Amyntas's occupation?

Amyntas was a military leader.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Amyntas

· Wikidata: Q482108

· DBpedia: Amyntas (son of Nicolaus)

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