Pixodarus

AncientEmperorCaria-370 — -335

Hecatomnid who tried to ally with Philip of Macedon.

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Quick Facts

Born

370 BCE

Died

335 BCE

Country

Caria

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)47

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)57

Total Score37.6

Pixodarus — Complete Timeline

340 BC

Deposed Ada and seized power in CariaPolitical Action◆ Major

Pixodarus deposed his sister Ada, the rightful Hecatomnid ruler, and seized control of Caria. This coup disrupted the dynastic succession and led to internal strife within the Carian ruling family.

CoupDynastic Struggle

Impact: regionaldestructive

337 BC

Attempted alliance with Philip II of MacedonPolitical Action◆ Major

Pixodarus proposed a marriage alliance between his daughter and Philip II's son Arrhidaeus. This move aimed to secure Macedonian support against Persian influence, but it was opposed by Alexander the Great, who saw it as a threat to his own succession.

AllianceMacedonCaria

Impact: regional

335 BC

Death and succession by OrontobatesPolitical Action

Pixodarus died in 335 BC, after ruling Caria for about five years. His son-in-law Orontobates, a Persian noble, succeeded him as satrap, marking the end of direct Hecatomnid rule and the beginning of Persian control over Caria.

SuccessionPersian Empire

Impact: regional