Biton (mercenary leader)

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Biton (or Bikon ) was a Greek officer in Alexander the Great's army .

Life

During Alexander's journey to India, Greek soldiers were left as a garrison in Bactria , among whom there were 326/325 BC. Chr. Came to unrest. Fearing punishment, they occupied the castle of Baktra and encouraged the locals to refuse. The leadership of the rebels took over Athenodorus , who assumed the title of king. His goal was to return his troops to their homeland. Biton, who rivaled him, had him murdered after a short time at a banquet by the Margianer Boxos . When the crime became known, Biton ran the risk of being lynched by the mercenaries , but was rescued by other mercenary leaders. However, when Biton turned on his rescuers, they captured him and had Boxos executed. Biton was able to escape, win over the rebellious mercenaries, and returned with them to Greece. His further fate is unknown.

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SURNAME Biton
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Bicon
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Greek officer in the army of Alexander the Great
DATE OF BIRTH 4th century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH after 325 BC Chr.