Meleager (general)
Meleager (Greek: Mελέαγρος, Meléagros; died 323 BC) was a Macedonian officer who served under Alexander the Great.
Meleager | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Mελέαγρος |
| Born | c. 365 BC |
| Died | 323 BC (aged c. 42) |
| Allegiance | Macedonia |
| Years of service | 335 - 323 BC |
| Battles/wars | |
He was among the generals that accompanied the king in his quest to conquer Asia Minor, and was one of the most experienced among them. The only military figure who was more experienced than Meleager was the Macedonian general Antipater, who remained in Macedon during Alexander's entire Asian campaign.
Meleager was put to death during the Wars of Alexander's successors after the death of Alexander the Great.
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