Craterus

AncientGeneralMacedon-370 — -321

Alexander most trusted general, killed by Eumenes.

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Quick Facts

Born

370 BCE

Died

321 BCE

Country

Macedon

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)82

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)44

Leadership (15%)44

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score48.5

Craterus — Complete Timeline

324 BC

Command of Alexander's veteransPolitical Action◆ Major

Alexander appointed Craterus to lead 10,000 veteran Macedonian soldiers back to Macedonia. This mission was intended to relieve the veterans and secure Alexander's hold on Greece, but Craterus's departure removed him from the main Asian campaigns.

Alexander the GreatVeteransMacedonia

Impact: national

323 BC

Regency of MacedoniaPolitical Action◆ Major

After Alexander's death, Craterus was appointed regent of Macedonia alongside Antipater. He was tasked with governing the European provinces and maintaining order in the homeland during the Wars of the Diadochi.

Wars of the DiadochiRegencyMacedonia

Impact: national

321 BC

Battle of the HellespontWar◆ Major

Craterus led a force against Eumenes of Cardia at the Hellespont. He was defeated and killed in the battle, becoming the first major Diadochi to fall. His death weakened the anti-Eumenes coalition and elevated Eumenes's reputation.

Wars of the DiadochiEumenesBattle

Impact: regionaltragic