Asander
Asander or Asandros (Greek: Άσανδρoς; lived 4th century BC) was the son of Philotas and brother of Parmenion and Agathon. He was a Macedonian general under Alexander the Great, and satrap of Lydia from 334 BC as well as satrap of Caria after Alexander's death. During Alexander's reign Asander's position suffered for a period following Parmenion's execution, he was sent to Media to gather reinforcements during this time, and a year later was sent to Bactra.
General Asander | |
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Native name | Άσανδρoς |
Allegiance | Macedonia |
Rank | General (Strategos) |
Relations | Parmenion (Brother), Agathon (Brother) |
Other work | Satrap |
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