Heraclides (son of Argaeus)
Heraclides (Ancient Greek: Ἡρακλείδης), son of Argaeus was an admiral sent by Alexander, shortly before his death, to construct ships on the Caspian Sea, with a view to a voyage of discovery, similar to that of Nearchus. Whether the task was ever undertaken or completed is not known. Patrocles a general of Seleucus I is reported to have undertaken an exploration on the Caspian Sea.
References
[edit]- Who's Who in the Age of Alexander the Great by Waldemar Heckel ISBN 978-1-4051-1210-9
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