About Polydamas of Macedon
Polydamas of Macedon was a military leader.
Polydamas (, gen. Πολυδάμαντος, Polydámas, Polydámantos) was a hetairos of Macedonian or Thessalian origin. He was in Parmenion's guard, in the Pharsalian squadron. He was later sent by Alexander to Cleander with the command that Parmenion be put to death and was nearly lynched by Parmenion's troops after the order was carried out.
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Who was Polydamas of Macedon?
general 4th century BC
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Polydamas of Macedon was a military leader.
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