Battle of the Granicus River
GPTKB entity
Statements (142)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Consolidation of Alexander's power in Asia Minor
Consolidation of Macedonian control in Asia Minor Consolidation of control over Asia Minor |
| gptkbp:alexander's_action |
Wounded in battle
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| gptkbp:alexander's_allies |
Greek mercenaries
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| gptkbp:alexander's_ambition |
To unite the Greek states against Persia
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| gptkbp:alexander's_leadership |
Decisive and bold
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| gptkbp:alexander's_leadership_style |
Aggressive and bold
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| gptkbp:alexander's_tactics |
Innovative for the time
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| gptkbp:alexander's_victory |
Paved the way for future battles
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| gptkbp:allies |
Local satraps
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| gptkbp:battle |
Capture of Persian leaders
Pursuit of fleeing Persians Seizure of Persian supplies Alexander pursued the retreating Persians |
| gptkbp:benefits |
Surprise attack
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| gptkbp:casualties |
High for Persians
Lower for Macedonians Persian casualties estimated at 20,000 Macedonian casualties estimated at 1,000 |
| gptkbp:combat_role |
Near the Granicus River
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Persian_army
gptkb:Macedonian_army |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
Historians and scholars
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| gptkbp:commemoration |
Remembered in military history
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on literature
Influence on film Influence on art |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Depicted in art and literature
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| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Depicted in art and literature
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| gptkbp:date |
334 BC
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:Historical_texts
gptkb:artworks |
| gptkbp:duration |
One day
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| gptkbp:famous_event |
First encounter with Persian forces
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Use of cavalry in battle
Alexander's bravery |
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
Ancient warfare
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Issus
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| gptkbp:fought_against |
Macedonians and Persians
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| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Asia_Minor
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| gptkbp:has_ability |
Favorable for Macedonians
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Examined in military studies
Studied in military academies |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of Alexander's campaign against Persia
Part of the Wars of Alexander the Great Part of the larger Macedonian campaign against Persia |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Recorded by ancient historians.
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
Significant in ancient history
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Set the stage for further conquests
Opened the way for the conquest of Persia Boosted Alexander's reputation |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
Varied among historians
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| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Study in military strategy
Inspiration for future military leaders Symbol of Alexander's military genius Considered a turning point in history |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked the beginning of the end for Persian dominance in Asia Minor
Marked the beginning of the end for Persian dominance |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus gptkb:Curtius_Rufus gptkb:Plutarch's_Life_of_Alexander |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Granicus River
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Greek military tactics
Previous battles in Greece |
| gptkbp:inspired |
Future military leaders
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| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Macedonian_infantry
Greek mercenaries Persian cavalry |
| gptkbp:involved_technology |
gptkb:Archery
Chariots Infantry formations |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Parmenion |
| gptkbp:led_to |
Expansion of Macedonian territory
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a key event in the conquest of Persia
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Granicus_River
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| gptkbp:macedonian_casualties |
Significant but lower than Persian casualties
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| gptkbp:macedonian_commander |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Light infantry
Phalanx formation Cavalry units |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Led to the Battle of Issus
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| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
First encounter with the Persian army
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| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Secured a foothold in Asia Minor
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Alexander's_campaign
Alexander's campaign against Persia |
| gptkbp:persian_casualties |
Heavy losses
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| gptkbp:persian_commander |
gptkb:Spithridates
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| gptkbp:persian_response |
Reinforcements sent after defeat
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Hellenistic_period
Ancient warfare |
| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Macedonian_victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:First_major_battle_of_Alexander_the_Great
First major battle of Alexander's campaign |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Macedonian control of the battlefield
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Opening of the Persian Empire to invasion
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| gptkbp:strategy |
gptkb:Greek_city-states
Approximately 30,000 Approximately 40,000 Flanking maneuvers Use of cavalry Defensive formations Defensive positions Effective use of terrain Surprise attack Combined arms approach Influenced future military leaders Boosted after victory Diminished after defeat Use of phalanx formation Use of heavy cavalry Included cavalry and infantry Established as a military genius Included infantry and cavalry Greek mercenaries To conquer the Persian Empire Attempted to hold territory Direct confrontation with the enemy Included elite troops Led by local satraps Paved the way for further conquests Conquer the Persian Empire Underestimated the Macedonian forces |
| gptkbp:strength |
Approximately 20,000 Persians
Approximately 40,000 Macedonians |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Cavalry charge
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| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Flanking maneuvers
Cavalry charge Use of terrain Combined arms approach |
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
gptkb:Asia_Minor
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Rise_of_Macedon
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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