Parmenion
Parmenion | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Παρμενίων |
| Born | 400 BC |
| Died | 330 BC (aged 69–70 years old) |
| Allegiance | Macedonia |
| Service years | 356–330 BC |
| Rank | General (strategos) |
| Commands | Pezhetairos |
| Conflicts | |
| Children | Philotas, Nikanor |
| Relations | Asander (brother), Agathon (brother), Attalus |
Parmenion (also Parmenio; Ancient Greek: Παρμενίων; c. 400 – 330 BC), son of Philotas, was a Macedonian general in the service of Philip II of Macedon and Alexander the Great. A nobleman, Parmenion rose to become Philip's chief military lieutenant and Alexander's strategos (military general). He was assassinated after his son Philotas was convicted on a charge of treason. His siblings Asander and Agathon would also become prominent members of Alexander's Macedonia.