Gorgus
Greek engineer with Alexander the Great
About Gorgus
Gorgus was a mining engineer.
Gorgus was a mining engineer (metalleutes) who accompanied Alexander the Great. He reported gold and silver mines in the territory of the Indian ruler, Sophytes. Nothing else is known about him.
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Who was Gorgus?
Greek engineer with Alexander the Great
What was Gorgus's occupation?
Gorgus was a mining engineer.
What nationality was Gorgus?
Gorgus's recorded nationality: Macedonia.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gorgus. https://biography.guide/gorgus/
MLA: "Gorgus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gorgus/.
Chicago: "Gorgus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gorgus/.
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