About Glaucias
Glaucias was a physician.
Glaucias (; also Glaukos (Γλαῦκος) or Glaucus) was the physician who attended Hephaestion during his final illness and was executed on Alexander's orders.
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Who was Glaucias?
Greek physician (4th century BC)
When did Glaucias die?
Glaucias died in 324 BC.
What was Glaucias's occupation?
Glaucias was a physician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Glaucias (physician, 4th century BC)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Glaucias. https://biography.guide/glaucias/
MLA: "Glaucias." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/glaucias/.
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