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Balakros
4th-century BC Macedonian general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Balakros (Greek: Bάλακρoς), also Balacrus, the son of Nicanor, one of Alexander the Great's "Somatophylakes" (bodyguards), was appointed satrap of Cilicia after the Battle of Issus, 333 BC.[2] He succeeded to the last Achaemenid satrap of Cilicia, Arsames.
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![]() Coin of Balakros, Satrap of Cilicia, with letter "B" next to the shield, standing for B[AΛAKPOI].[1] Tarsos. 333-323 BC. | |
Allegiance | Macedonian Empire |
Years of service | fl. 333 – 323 BC |
Rank | Somatophylakes (bodyguard) Of Alexander the Great Satrap of Cilicia |
Battles/wars | Asia Minor campaigns |
Spouse(s) | Phila of Macedonia |
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