About Demetrius
Lived 400 BC – 330 BC. Demetrius was a soldier and military personnel.
Demetrius (died 330 BC) was one of Alexander's somatophylakes. He was suspected of being engaged in the conspiracy of Philotas, and was executed. Ptolemy I Soter replaced him as somatophylax.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Demetrius?
Somatophylakes
When was Demetrius born?
Demetrius was born in 400 BC.
When did Demetrius die?
Demetrius died in 330 BC in Farah.
What was Demetrius's occupation?
Demetrius was a soldier and military personnel.
What nationality was Demetrius?
Demetrius's recorded nationality: Macedonia.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Demetrius (somatophylax)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Demetrius. https://biography.guide/demetrius-soldier/
MLA: "Demetrius." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/demetrius-soldier/.
Chicago: "Demetrius." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/demetrius-soldier/.
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