TIL: Eumenes of Cardia who went from being Alexander the Great's secretary to defeating on
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This Wikipedia page is a concise biography of Eumenes of Cardia, a Greek secretary turned general who served Alexander the Great and later fought in the Wars of the Diadochi. It explains his rise from royal secretary to satrap and battlefield commander, his key victories and defeats, alliances, and eventual betrayal and execution.
- Overview of Eumenesu2019 roles under Philip and Alexander
- Key battles: Hellespont, Paraitakene, Gabiene and Orkynia
- His appointment as satrap and ultimate betrayal and execution
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