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Promachus of Macedon

Promachus of Macedon

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Promachus (Ancient Greek: Πρόμαχος, died 324 BC) was a common soldier in Alexander's army. In 324 BC at Susa, when a drinking contest was held in connection with the funeral of Indian philosopher Calanus. According to Plutarch, citing Chares of Mytilene, Promachus drank the equivalent of 13 litres of unmixed wine and won the first prize of a golden crown worth a talent. He died three days later and forty-one other contestants allegedly died of alcohol poisoning as well.[1]


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  1. Plutach. "The Parallel Lives: The Life of Alexander". 7, 70. Retrieved 4 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: location (link)



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