Roxane
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23691756 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sabine Müller (0000-0002-0362-4519, Philipps University of Marburg, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 1-3 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-31 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | The Encyclopedia of Ancient History (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781444338386.wbeah09212.pub2 |
| OpenAlex | W4409138461 |
| ISBN | 9781444338386 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 4 |
In the context of the Bactrian–Sogdian resistance (329–327 bce ), Roxane, the daughter of the Sogdian (or Bactrian) dynast Oxyartes, became the first wife of Alexander III. To control the situation, Alexander had to change his strategy and employ marriage policy. The wedding sealed the alliance with Oxyartes who negotiated the surrender of other Bactrian and Sogdian leaders. When Alexander died in 323 bce , Roxane was pregnant with his son, Alexander IV. Due to the child's claims to Alexander's legacy, he and Roxane became the playthings of Alexander's generals, were imprisoned in 316 bce and killed in 310 bce on Cassander's order.
| Highly cited | No |
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