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Agathon

4th-century BC Macedonian calvary commander

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Occupation: military leader
Born: 400 BC
Died: 324 BC

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Not who you're looking for? Others named Agathon: Athenian tragic poet (c.448–c.400 BC) · Egyptian monk · son of the Macedonian Philotas and the brother of Parmenion · genus of insects

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“Ἀγάθων ἔφη· τὸν ἄρχοντα τριῶν δεῖ μεμνῆσθαι· πρῶτον ὅτι ἀνθρώπων ἄρχει, δεύτερον ὅτι νόμοις ἄρχει, τρίτον ὅτι οὐκ ἀεὶ ἄρχει.”
— Every ruler must remember three things. Firstly, that he rules man; secondly, that he rules according to law, and thirdly, that he does not rule for ever.

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Overview

Agathon son of Tyrimmas was the Macedonian commander of Thracian cavalry during Alexander's campaign. He played a role in the elimination of Parmenion but later he was executed by Alexander. References Who's who in the Age of Alexander the Great: Prosopography of Alexander's Empire Page 7 By Waldemar Heckel Ancient Greek generals Ancient Macedonian generals 4th-century BC Macedonians

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