Polyperchon

Macedonian general

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Also known as Polysperchon

Born: 394 BCE
Died: 303 BCE
Birthplace: Tymphaea
Citizenship: Macedonia
Occupation: military officer
Positions held: regent

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Polyperchon, was a Macedonian Greek general who served both Philip II and Alexander the Great and then played an active role in the ensuing battles for control between Alexander's generals.

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Child: Alexander
Sex or gender: male
Name in native language: Πολυπέρχων
Military, police or special rank: taxiarch
Sibling: Andromenes
Significant place: Macedonia
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1.Stated in Bibliotheca historica
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