About Dimnus
Lived 400 BC – 330 BC. Dimnus was a military leader.
Dimnus of Chalastra in Macedonia was hetairos of Alexander the Great. In autumn 330 BC, he formed a conspiracy to murder the king. Dimnus revealed to his eromenos Nicomachus the names of the conspirators (Demetrius, [Nicanor, lolaus, Dioxenus, Archepolis, Amyntas). But the plot was divulged by Cebalinus, who learned of the details from his brother, Nicomachus.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dimnus?
Greek soldier and assassin
When was Dimnus born?
Dimnus was born in 400 BC.
When did Dimnus die?
Dimnus died in 330 BC.
What was Dimnus's occupation?
Dimnus was a military leader.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dimnus. https://biography.guide/dimnus/
MLA: "Dimnus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dimnus/.
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