Assander (Άσανδρoς) | |
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Satrap of Lydia | |
Reign | 323-321 BC |
Predecessor | Spithridates |
Successor | Cleitus the White |
Satrap of Caria | |
Reign | 321-313 BC |
Predecessor | Ada |
Successor | Pleistarchus |
Died | 313 BC (presumed) |
Father | Philotas |
Asander or Asandros (Greek: Άσανδρoς; lived 4th century BC) was the son of Philotas and brother of Parmenion and Agathon.[1][2][3] He was a Macedonian general under Alexander the Great, and satrap of Lydia from 334 BC as well as satrap of Caria after Alexander's death.[4] During Alexander's reign Asander's position suffered for a period following Parmenion's execution, he was sent to Media to gather reinforcements during this time, and a year later was sent to Bactra.[1]
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