What role did Hephaestion hold in Alexander's ten-year campaign in Asia?
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Foot soldier
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Multiple, including diplomatic missions and sieges
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Hephaestion was a close friend and confidant of Alexander the Great. He was a talented general, and served in many important battles and sieges during Alexander's ten-year campaign in Asia. He was also a capable diplomat, and was often sent on important missions to negotiate with foreign rulers. Hephaestion was a trusted advisor to Alexander, and was one of the most important figures in his court.
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