Simmias of Macedon

Simmias of Macedon

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Simmias (in Greek Σιμμιας; lived 4th century BC) was a Macedonian, son of Andromenes from Tymphaia and brother of Attalus and Amyntas, the officers of Alexander the Great (336–323 BC). He probably served in the division of the phalanx, commanded by his brother Amyntas, as we find him taking the command of it at the battle of Gaugamela during his brother's absence. On this occasion his division was one of those which bore the chief brunt of the battle.rf|1|arr_3.11_14 In 330 BC he was accused, together with his brothers, of having been concerned in the conspiracy of Philotas; but the vigorous defence of Amyntas before the Macedonian army procured their joint acquittal.rf|2|arr_3.27_curt_7.1_2

References

*Smith, William (editor); "Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology", [http://www.ancientlibrary.com/smith-bio/3160.html "Simmias (2)"] , Boston, (1867)

Notes

ent|1|arr_3.11_14 Arrian, "Anabasis Alexandri", [http://websfor.org/alexander/arrian/book3a.asp iii. 11, 14] ent|2|arr_3.27_curt_7.1_2 Arrian, [http://websfor.org/alexander/arrian/book3b.asp iii. 27] ; Curtius Rufus, "Historiae Alexandri Magni", [http://remacle.org/bloodwolf/historiens/quintecurce/sept.htm vii. 1, 2]

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