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Antigonus I Monophthalmus (Ancient Greek: Ἀντίγονος ὁ Μονόφθαλμος Antigonus the One-eyed 382–301 BC) son of Philip from Elimeia was a Macedonian nobleman general and satrap under Alexander the Great. During his early life he served under Philip II and he was a major figure in the Wars of the Diadochi after Alexander’s death declaring himself king in 306 BC and establishing the Antigonid dynasty.

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active years start year
0306-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth date
-382-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
Macedonia (ancient kingdom), Elimiotis
death date
-301-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
death place
Battle of Ipsus, Phrygia
parent
Philip (son of Machatas)
predecessor
Eumenes
successor
Demetrius I of Macedon
title
Founder of the Antigonid dynasty

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