Diadochi Divide Alexander the Great’s Empire
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution, Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Civil Wars, Coups
- Curriculum: African History, Asian History, Middle Eastern History, Western Civilization/European History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Egypt, Greece, Asia Minor, Syria
- Date: c. 323-275
Article abstract: After Alexander the Great’s death, his empire, extending from Macedonia to India, was divided through warfare between his generals into three major kingdoms, continuing the spread of Greek culture eastward.
Summary of Event
The Macedonian king Alexander the Great, who had conquered Egypt and the entire Middle East extending into India, died in 323 b.c.e. without clearly designating a successor; his generals temporarily designated as corulers Alexander IV (r. 323-311 b.c.e.), Alexander’s posthumous son by the Bactrian princess...
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