Founding of the Ptolemaic Dynasty and Seleucid Kingdom
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History, Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Empires, Dynasties, Pharaohs
- Curriculum: African History, Middle Eastern History, Western Civilization/European History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Egypt, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, India, Iran, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Lebanon, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
- Date: 323
Article abstract: When Alexander the Great’s generals divided his empire, Ptolemy Soter and Seleucus I Nicator acquired major realms, which their successors ruled for nearly three centuries.
Summary of Event
Alexander the Great left no heir or obvious successor to rule an empire that extended from the Balkans to India when he died at Babylon on June 13, 323 b.c.e. On his deathbed, Alexander gave his signet ring to Perdiccas, his second-in-command. After rancorous debate, the generals present in Babylon accepted Perdiccas as regent for two members of...
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