Alexander (3rd century BC general)
- Alexander (3rd century BC general)
Alexander (Gr. polytonic|Ἀλέξανδρος) was commander of the cavalry in the army of Antigonus III Doson during the war against Cleomenes III of Sparta.[cite encyclopedia | last = Schmitz | first = Leonhard | authorlink = | title = Alexander | editor = William Smith | encyclopedia = Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology | volume = 1 | pages = 112 | publisher = Little, Brown and Company | location = Boston | year = 1867 | url = http://www.ancientlibrary.com/smith-bio/0121.html ] [Polybius, ii. 66] He fought against Philopoemen, then a young man, whose prudence and valor forced him to a disadvantageous engagement at Sellasia. [Polybius, ii. 68] This Alexander is probably the same person as the one whom Antigonus, as the guardian of Philip (son of Demetrius II of Macedon), had appointed commander of Philip's body-guard, and who was slandered by Apelles. [Polybius, iv. 87] Subsequently he was sent by Philip as ambassador to Thebes, to persecute Megaleas. [Polybius, v. 28] Polybius states that at all times he manifested a most extraordinary attachment to his king. [Polybius, vii. 12] ]References
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