About Aristobulus of Cassandreia
Born 375 BC. Aristobulus of Cassandreia was a historian, military engineer, writer, architect and engineer.
Aristobulus of Cassandreia (; 375 BC β 301 BC), Greek historian, son of Aristobulus, probably a Phocian settled in
Cassandreia, accompanied Alexander the Great on his campaigns. He served throughout as an architect and military engineer as well as a close friend of Alexander, enjoying royal confidence, and was entrusted with the repair of the tomb of Cyrus the Great in Pasargadae. He wrote an account, mainly geographical and ethnological. It survives only in quotations by others, which may not all be faithful to the original. His work was largely used by Arrian. Plutarch also used him as a reference.
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Who was Aristobulus of Cassandreia?
Greek historian (c. 375 BC β 301 BC)
When was Aristobulus of Cassandreia born?
Aristobulus of Cassandreia was born in 375 BC in Cassandreia.
What was Aristobulus of Cassandreia's occupation?
Aristobulus of Cassandreia was a historian, military engineer, writer, architect and engineer.
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