Datames

AncientGeneralAchaemenid Empire-407 — -362

Carian general, subject of Cornelius Nepos biography.

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Quick Facts

Born

407 BCE

Died

362 BCE

Country

Achaemenid Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)67

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score46.6

Datames — Complete Timeline

385 BC

Appointed Satrap of CappadociaPolitical Action◆ Major

Datames was appointed satrap of Cappadocia by Artaxerxes II. He was a Carian general who rose to prominence through military service, governing a key region in central Anatolia.

AppointmentSatrapyCappadocia

Impact: regional

380 BC

Military Campaigns in Cilicia and SyriaWar

Datames led successful military campaigns against rebellious tribes in Cilicia and Syria, expanding Persian control. His victories earned him a reputation as a capable general and increased his influence.

CampaignMilitaryExpansion

Impact: regionalconstructive

366 BC

Joined the Great Satraps RevoltWar◆ Major

Datames joined the Great Satraps Revolt against Artaxerxes II, allying with Ariobarzanes and other rebels. He fought against Persian loyalist forces but was eventually betrayed and killed.

RevoltRebellionBetrayal

Impact: regionaldestructive