Admetus of Macedon

Admetus (Greek Ἄδμητος; † 332 BC in Tyros ) was a Macedonian officer of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC.

During the siege of Tyre in 332 BC commanded Admetus those trireme that the decisive attack the royal guard ( AGEMA ) of the plate carrier ( hypaspistai ) transported up to the walled city of Tyre. Apparently he was therefore also the leader of this troop, which he had probably done since 334 BC. On his ship Alexander was personally present, under whose eyes Admetos the royal guard led to the assault. He was the first Macedonians who overcame the city wall, but he was killed on the other side immediately.