Baeton
(
Βαίτων), was employed by Alexander the Great in measuring distances in his marches, whence he is called
ὁ Ἀλεξάνδρου βηματιστής.
Works
He wrote a work upon the subject entitled
σταθμοί τῆς Ἀλεξάνδρου πορείας.
Further Information
Athen. 10.422b.; Plin.
H.N. 6.17. s. 21, 19. s. 22, 7.2;
Solin. 55.