Demaratus () was a Corinthian prominent amongst the pro-Macedonians and connected by hospitality with the family of

Philip II of Macedon Philip II of Macedon (; 382 BC – October 336 BC) was the king (''basileus'') of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia (ancient kingdom), Macedonia from 359 BC until his death in 336 BC. He was a member of the Argead dynasty, founders of the ...

. It was through the mediation of Demaratus that

Alexander Alexander () is a male name of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history. Variants listed here ar ...

was able to return home from Illyria. (Alexander had left Macedon for Illyria following his quarrel with his father after the marriage of Philip to Cleopatra Eurydice.) Demaratus was almost certainly present in Aegae when Philip was assassinated in 336 BC, and in 334 BC he accompanied Alexander on the Asiatic expedition as one of his hetairoi. He is said to have wept with joy to see Alexander seated on Darius' throne at Susa. Demaratus died shortly before the Indian campaign; his remains were sent back to Corinth with appropriate honours.

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*Who's Who in the Age of Alexander the Great by Waldemar Heckel Ancient Corinthians Generals of Alexander the Great Hetairoi Courtiers of Alexander the Great Courtiers of Philip II of Macedon {{AncientGreece-bio-stub