Cleitus the Black
4th-century BC Macedonian cavalry officer
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Summary
Cleitus the Black was born on 375 BC[1] in Macedonia[2]. He died on January 1, 328 BC[3], in Samarkand[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,384 views/month, #6,899 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Afrasiyab[7]
- Country of citizenship: Macedonia[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Killed by: Alexander the Great[10]
- Military branch: Ancient Macedonian army[11], companion cavalry[12]
- Commons category: Cleitus the Black[13]
- Military, police or special rank: general[14]
- Participated in conflict: Wars of Alexander the Great[15], Battle of the Granicus[16]
- Relative: Critias[17]
- Manner of death: homicide[18]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20], National Encyclopedia of Uzbekistan[21], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[22], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[23], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24], Pauly–Wissowa[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[26]
- Sibling: Lanike[27]
Why It Matters
Cleitus the Black has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Cleitus the Black born?
Cleitus the Black's place of birth was Macedonia[2].
Where did Cleitus the Black die?
Cleitus the Black died in Samarkand[4].
What did Cleitus the Black do for work?
Cleitus the Black worked as a military officer[5].