About Nicarchides
Nicarchides was a military leader.
Nicarchides from Pydna, son of Simus, was a general of Alexander the Great. In 331/0 he was appointed phrourarchos of Persepolis and placed in charge of a garrison of 3,000 men . Nicarchides was also trierarch of the Hydaspes fleet of Nearchus.
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