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Craterus or Krateros (Greek: Κρατερός; c. 370 BC – 321 BC) [citation needed] was a Macedonian general under Alexander the Great and one of the Diadochi. Throughout his life, he was a loyal royalist and supporter of Alexander the Great.
Craterus (born c. 370? bce —died 321) was one of the most brilliant generals of the Macedonian king Alexander the Great (ruled 336–323). Accompanying Alexander on his expedition of conquest in Asia, he played a key role in the defeat of the Indian prince Porus at the Battle of the Hydaspes (326).
Craterus ( † 320): Macedonian army commander, one of the leading generals of Alexander the Great. Craterus was born as the son of a Macedonian nobleman named Alexander, in Orestis (the mountainous 'lake district' between modern Greece and Albania). His career started as commander of one of the phalanx brigades.
Apr 13, 2023 · Craterus sought power — and an authoritative position within the new regime to match his ambition. When Craterus and Antipater crossed the Hellespont, heading east, in early 320 BC, they sparked a war with the regent Perdiccas, and his chief adjutant in Asia Minor, Eumenes of Cardia.
Craterus or Krateros was a Macedonian general under Alexander the Great and one of the Diadochi. Throughout his life, he was a loyal royalist and supporter of Alexander the Great.
The Macedonian general Craterus (c. 362-321 B.C.) was outstanding among the younger Macedonian generals of Alexander the Great. He came to occupy the Place which Parmenio had held in the early years, after Alexander had ordered his murder. Alexander trusted him thoroughly.
Nov 7, 2023 · Craterus was one of Alexander the Great’s toughest generals and one of his most trusted advisers. He played a crucial role in many of Alexander’s most famous battles, including Gaugamela and the siege of Tyre.
