Callisthenes
Also known as: Callisthenes of Olynthus
Callisthenes of Olynthus was a Greek historian in Macedon with connections to both Aristotle and Alexander the Great.
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court historian who documented the campaign
Callisthenes was the official historian of the expedition and had a contentious relationship with the inner circle, including Hephaestion, before his downfall.
Official historian who accompanied Alexander's expedition
As the nephew of Aristotle and the official chronicler of the campaign, Callisthenes provided the primary historical account of the expedition until his execution for treason.