Callisthenes Official Historian (jan 1, 360 BC – jan 1, 327 BC)
Description:
Calisthenes served as the official historian for Alexander the Great.Callisthenes accompanied Alexander on his military campaigns, he documented the conquests and achievements of Alexander.
Callisthenes wrote an account of Alexander's expedition to India.
His historical work is known as "The History of Alexander."
Callisthenes was a student of Aristotle.
He criticized some of Alexander's actions, leading to tension between them.
Callisthenes was accused of conspiracy against Alexander and executed in 327 BCE.
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Date:
jan 1, 360 BC
jan 1, 327 BC
~ 33 years