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Sisygambis was the mother of Darius III, the last king of Persia, who was defeated by Alexander the Great. She became a captive and a friend of Alexander, and died of grief after his death.
Oct 5, 2023 · Sisygambis was the mother of Dareius, king of Persia, and a captive of Alexander the Great. She was treated with respect and kindness by the Macedonian conqueror, who admired her generosity and courage.
Dec 27, 2016 · Sisygambis (Sisigambis) was the mother of Darius III of Persia, and Stateira I was his wife. Stateira II was one of Stateira I and Darius III’s daughters. Thus, the three women were all members of the famous Achaemenid dynasty – which provided them with special characteristics in Alexander’s eyes.
- Natalia Klimczak
Sisygambis, the Queen Mother. Sisygambis was the mother of Darius III. She might also have been the mother of Darius’ wife, Stateira, as she is described as Darius’ sister—although she might, of course, have been a half-sister (eg. Aulus Gellius 7.8.1-4).
Narrative. In 333 BC Alexander defeated Darius III, the last king of the Achaemenid Empire, at the Battle of Issus. Darius escaped capture, but his wife Stateira I, his mother, Sisygambis, and his daughters Stateira II and Drypetis were taken by Alexander. Alexander displayed forgiveness in victory.
Sisigambis was the mother of Darius III and perhaps also of Stateira and Oxyathres, who was captured by Alexander the Great after the battle of Issus. She was a Persian princess, possibly related to the royal branch of the Achaemenids, and was treated with respect and honor by Alexander.
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Sisygambis was the mother of Darius III of Persia, whose reign was ended during the wars of Alexander the Great. After she was captured by Alexander at the Battle of Issus, she became devoted to him, and Alexander referred to her as "mother".
