WI: Alexander dies at the Granicus

In 334 BCE, Alexander the Great crossed the Hellespont and fought the Persians at the Battle of the Granicus. During the battle, he almost died when a Persian nobleman named Spithridates raised his sword to strike Alexander, but was saved just in time when Cleitus the Black cut off Spithridates' arm and killed him.

So what would happen if Spithridates managed to kill Alexander?
 
I imagine it's a relatively short trip across the Hellespont then. I imagine if the battle is still won, they might be able to negotiate the Persians out of a couple of Ionian cities, before returning back to Macedon to settle internal affairs. I have no idea who would succeed Alexander in this scenario-the King of Epirus (also Alexander) is the brother of Olympias and the husband of Alexander's sister Cleopatra, so he might plausibly be able to press a claim. However, he is presently in Italy, helping Greek cities fight off Italian tribes. Immediately in the best positions to take control of the throne are Antipater due to his status as regent in Macedon, and Parmenion, who at this juncture would almost certainly be taking over command of Alexander's army after his death.
 
I imagine it's a relatively short trip across the Hellespont then. I imagine if the battle is still won, they might be able to negotiate the Persians out of a couple of Ionian cities, before returning back to Macedon to settle internal affairs. I have no idea who would succeed Alexander in this scenario-the King of Epirus (also Alexander) is the brother of Olympias and the husband of Alexander's sister Cleopatra, so he might plausibly be able to press a claim. However, he is presently in Italy, helping Greek cities fight off Italian tribes. Immediately in the best positions to take control of the throne are Antipater due to his status as regent in Macedon, and Parmenion, who at this juncture would almost certainly be taking over command of Alexander's army after his death.

The thing is, any gains the Macedonians make in Asia Minor would be short-lived because the Macedonian army will have to return back immediately and fight Hellenic rebellions and a civil war, meaning Macedon will be in no condition to keep those cities.

Also,what about Alexander Lynkestes as a potential successor? He was the son-in-law to Antipater, ex-governor of Thrace, and commander of the Thessalian cavalry. He is also distantly related to the royal family.
 
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