Demetrius was one of Alexander's somatophylakes. He was suspected of being engaged in the conspiracy of Philotas, and was executed. Ptolemy I Soter replaced him as somatophylax.

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Occupation: soldier, military personnel
Position held: somatophylakes
Citizenship: Macedonia
Born: 400 BC
Died: 330 BC

somatophylakesposition held Macedoniacountry of citizenship

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Demetrius was one of Alexander's somatophylakes. He was suspected of being engaged in the conspiracy of Philotas, and was executed. Ptolemy I Soter replaced him as somatophylax.

Read the full article →

Occupation: soldier, military personnel
Position held: somatophylakes
Citizenship: Macedonia
Born: 400 BC
Died: 330 BC

somatophylakesposition held Macedoniacountry of citizenship