Perdiccas
Ancient Macedonian military commander
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Summary
Perdiccas was born on January 1, 365 BC[1], in Orestis[2]. He died on January 1, 321 BC[3], in Egypt[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and military commander[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,164 views/month, #7,028 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Orontes of Orestis[9]
- Country of citizenship: Macedonia[10]
- Position held: somatophylakes[11], strategos[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Military branch: Ancient Macedonian army[14]
- Military, police or special rank: general[15]
- Participated in conflict: Wars of the Diadochi[16]
- Given name: Περδίκκας[17]
- Work location: Macedonia[18], North Macedonia[19]
- Relative: Atropates[20]
- Manner of death: homicide[21]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[23], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Pauly–Wissowa[26], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[28]
- Different from: Perdiccas[29]
- Sibling: Atalante[30], Alcetas[31]
Why It Matters
Perdiccas has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Perdiccas born?
Perdiccas was born in Orestis[2].
Where did Perdiccas die?
Perdiccas died in Egypt[4].
Who were Perdiccas's parents?
Perdiccas's father was Orontes of Orestis[9].
What did Perdiccas do for work?
Perdiccas worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and military commander[7].