Menedemus (general)

Menedemus ({{langx|grc|Μενέδημος}}) was one of the generals of Alexander the Great, who was sent in 329 BC against Spitamenes, satrap of Sogdiana, but was surprised and slain, together with 2000 foot-soldiers and 300 horse.{{r|arr_4.3_curt_7.7_9}}

Notes

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Arrian, Anabasis Alexandri, [http://websfor.org/alexander/arrian/book4a.asp iv. 3]; Curtius Rufus, Historiae Alexandri Magni, [http://remacle.org/bloodwolf/historiens/quintecurce/sept.htm vii. 7, 9]

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References

Smith, William (editor); Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20060101093218/http://www.ancientlibrary.com/smith-bio/2144.html "Menedemus (1)"]}}, Boston, (1867)
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Category:329 BC deaths

Category:4th-century BC Macedonians

Category:Generals of Alexander the Great

Category:Year of birth unknown