Hellenistic Monarchies, Wars of the (Wars of the Diadochi; Successor Wars)

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Hellenistic Monarchies, Wars of the (318 - 170 b.c.)

Also known as:

Wars of the Diadochi; Successor Wars

Date(s):

318 - 170 b.c.

Description:

The sudden death of Alexander started a series of wars between his generals (the Diadochoi) that ended when the Romans came into power. The most important of the successors were Ptomely who ruled Egypt; Antigonos ruler of Phrygia (equivalent to modern day Turkey and Syria); Seleukos of Babylon; and Lysimachos of Thrace.

Principal Battles:

301 Ipsus ( 301 b.c.)
190 Magnesia ( 190 b.c.)

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