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Macedonian general (4th c. BC)
Polyperchon (sometimes written Polysperchon; Greek: Πολυπέρχων; b. between 390–380 BC – d. after 304 BC, possibly into 3rd century BC), was a Macedonian
Polyperchon
King of Macedonia from 323/2 to 309 BC
Arrhidaeus, and declared war upon the regency. Polyperchon was allied with Eumenes and Olympias. Although Polyperchon was successful at first, taking control
Alexander_IV_of_Macedon
Macedonian statesman and regent (4th century BC)
in 319 BC. On his deathbed, Antipater chose an infantry officer named Polyperchon as his successor as regent instead of his son Cassander. Antipater's
Antipater
Son of Alexander the Great (327–309 BCE)
true heir, and Polyperchon began forming an army. Instead of fighting, Cassander negotiated with Polyperchon. By offering Polyperchon various bribes such
Heracles_of_Macedon
King of Macedonia, Antipatrid dynasty
Polyperchon had begun to claim that Heracles of Macedon was the true heir to the Macedonian inheritance, at which point Cassander bribed Polyperchon to
Cassander
Mother of Alexander the Great (c. 375–316 BC)
crown, so she allied with Polyperchon in 317 BC. The Macedonian soldiers supported her return and the united armies of Polyperchon and Olympias, with the
Olympias
Macedonian queen (c. 337–317 BC)
she deposed Polyperchon. It is possible that she appointed Cassander regent, but she often acted as regent herself. However, Polyperchon joined forces
Eurydice_II_of_Macedon
4th-century BCE Athenian statesman and general
stance put Phocion in opposition to both Polyperchon, the regent of Macedon, and most free Athenians. Polyperchon sent him back to Athens, where he was sentenced
Phocion
Greek general, satrap and Diadoch (361–315 BC)
of Orkynia and confined to Nora. Eumenes escaped and then allied with Polyperchon and Olympias, Alexander's mother, against Cassander and Antigonus. From
Eumenes
Wars between Alexander the Great's successors
by Antigonus, sailed to Athens and thwarted Polyperchon's efforts to take the city. From Athens Polyperchon marched on Megalopolis which had sided with
Wars_of_the_Diadochi
Macedonian general, founder of Antigonid dynasty (382–301 BC)
left the regentship to Polyperchon, excluding Cassander, his son. Antigonus and the other dynasts refused to recognize Polyperchon, since it would have
Antigonus_I_Monophthalmus
Political rivals in the aftermath of Alexander the Great's death
Antipater had declared Polyperchon his successor as Regent. A civil war soon broke out in Macedon and Greece between Polyperchon and Cassander, with the
Diadochi
General of Alexander the Great (c.370–321 BC)
III. Craterus left Alexander's troops in Opis in 324 BC. Craterus and Polyperchon were appointed to lead 11,500 veteran soldiers back to Macedonia and
Craterus
319–315 BC war after Alexander the Great's death
Second War of the Diadochi was the conflict between the coalition of Polyperchon (as Regent of the Empire), Olympias and Eumenes and the coalition of
Second_War_of_the_Diadochi
315 BCE land battle of the Second War of the Diadochi
to raise a naval force on behalf of Polyperchon. When it was ready he sent the fleet west to reinforce Polyperchon, but off the coast of Cilicia it was
Battle_of_Gabiene
317 BCE siege of Megalopolis by Polyperchon, part of the Second War of the Diadochi
the Diadochi between Polyperchon, the Regent of the Macedonian Empire, and the people of Megalopolis who supported Polyperchon's rival Cassander. The
Siege_of_Megalopolis
4th-century BCE soldier, officer of Alexander the Great
Macedonia to report the state of affairs to Polyperchon (who had become regent after Antipater's death). After Polyperchon had been baffled at Megalopolis, he
Cleitus_the_White
4th-century BC Macedonian general
Alexander (Greek: Αλέξανδρος; killed 314 BC) was a son of Polyperchon, the regent of Macedonia, and an important general in the Wars of the Diadochi.
Alexander (son of Polyperchon)
Alexander_(son_of_Polyperchon)
Battle during Second War of the Diadochi
In the same year, Antipater died of old age and left the regency to Polyperchon, whose authority Antigonus refused to accept. A coalition between Antigonus
Battle_of_Byzantium
4th-century BC Persian/Greek noblewoman
under his mother's care, and that she shared his fate when in 309 BC Polyperchon was induced by Cassander to murder him. Barsine is sometimes confused
Barsine
317 BC battle of the Second War of the Diadochi
51.6500 Result Eumenes victory Belligerents Enemies of Polyperchon Supporters of Polyperchon Commanders and leaders Antigonos Demetrios Peithon Eumenes
Battle_of_Paraitakene
King of Macedon from 323 to 317 BC
his successor not his son Cassander, but his friend and lieutenant, Polyperchon. Cassander's refusal to accept his father's decision sparked the Second
Philip_III_of_Macedon
Ancient Greek kingdom in the southern Balkans
Cassander. Afterwards, Polyperchon desperately sought the aid of Olympias in Epirus. A joint force of Epirotes, Aetolians, and Polyperchon's troops invaded Macedonia
Macedonia_(ancient_kingdom)
4th century BC king of Epirus, father of Pyrrhus
Italy, Aeacides succeeded to the throne of Epirus. In 317 BC he assisted Polyperchon in restoring his cousin Olympias and the five-year-old king Alexander
Aeacides_of_Epirus
4th-century BCE Macedonian general, Antigonid, nephew of Antigonus I Monophthalmus
Peloponnese, to oppose the forces of Polyperchon and Cassander. At first he was very successful; he drove Polyperchon’s garrisons from all the cities of the
Telesphorus_(general)
Elephant trained and guided by humans for combat
defeated. The first use of war elephants in Europe was made in 318 BC by Polyperchon, one of Alexander's generals, when he besieged Megalopolis in the Peloponnesus
War_elephant
Attica. He arrived to Athens shortly after the regent of the Macedon, Polyperchon, issued a decree blaming Antipater for the problems faced by the Greek
Nicanor_(Antipatrid_general)
City in Argolis, Greece
enthusiasm, returned to a pattern of defensive caution. In 318 BC, when Polyperchon, the regent of Macedon, issued a diagramma ordering the restoration of
Argos,_Peloponnese
Calendar year
Empire to the aged Polyperchon, passing over his son Cassander, a measure which gives rise to much confusion and ill-feeling. Polyperchon's authority is challenged
319_BC
War fought in Greece in 323–322 BCE
Empire Boeotia Euboea Acarnania Commanders and leaders Leosthenes † Antiphilos Menon Euetion Phocion Antipater Leonnatus † Craterus Cleitus Polyperchon
Lamian_War
2004 epic historical drama film by Oliver Stone
Gordon as young Perdiccas Garrett Lombard as Leonnatus Chris Aberdein as Polyperchon Rory McCann as Craterus Raz Degan as Darius Erol Sander as Persian prince
Alexander_(2004_film)
Period of eastern Mediterranean history from 323 to 30 BC
Cassander, Antipater had declared Polyperchon his successor as Regent. Cassander rose in revolt against Polyperchon (who was joined by Eumenes) and was
Hellenistic_period
Death of the Macedonian king in 323 BC
the family of Antipater. It was argued that the book was compiled in Polyperchon's circle, not before c. 317 BC. This theory was also advanced by Justin
Death_of_Alexander_the_Great
4th-century BC Greek general
Younger from Rhegium. After civil unrest within the city, Leptines and Polyperchon turned on Callippus stabbing him with reputedly the same sword that killed
Leptines_II
Calendar year
mercenaries. He also meets Alexander and Polyperchon, thus establishing friendship between them and Antigonus Polyperchon is appointed general of the Peloponnesus
315_BC
Monophthalmos unsuccessfully besieges Eumenes. 317 BC Siege of Megalopolis Polyperchon unsuccessfully besieges Megalopolis which is allied to Kassandros. Battle
List_of_battles_before_301
Town in Arcadia, Greece
Megalopolis' help. In 317 BC at the start of the Second War of the Diadochi, Polyperchon, the new Regent of the Macedonian Empire, besieged Megalopolis which
Megalopolis,_Greece
4th-century BCE Greek mercenary commander
insufficient support, and Barsine and Heracles were murdered in 309 BC by Polyperchon. Many scholars maintain that had Memnon's campaign been successful, Alexander
Memnon_of_Rhodes
Ancient Greek nobleman, maternal grandfather of Pyrrhus of Epirus
insurrection. However, soon after, in 321 BC, Menon was defeated by Polyperchon in a pitched battle, during which Menon was slain. Menon had given his
Menon_IV_of_Pharsalus
Calendar year
allied himself with Ptolemy and Antigonus, declares war on the regent, Polyperchon. Most of the Greek states support him, including Athens. Cassander further
318_BC
Historical summary of ancient Athens
supplies, to contest Antipater's successor, Polyperchon. To consolidate power against Cassander, Polyperchon restored Athens's democracy, as it was before
History_of_Athens
Calendar year
regent Polyperchon, who still controls part of the Peloponnesus. He sends Heracles, the illegitimate son of Alexander the Great, to Polyperchon to be treated
309_BC
Syracuse, tyrant of Syracuse revolting mercenaries led by Leptines II and Polyperchon reputedly was stabbed to death with the same sword he assassinated Dion
List of assassinations in Europe
List_of_assassinations_in_Europe
Name list
(died 330 BC), contemporary of Alexander the Great Alexander (son of Polyperchon) (died 314 BC), regent of Macedonia Alexander (Antigonid general), 3rd-century
Alexander
Ancient Macedonian soldiers
battalions were those of (from right to left): Coenus, Perdiccas, Meleager, Polyperchon (replacing Ptolemy), Simmias (deputising for Amyntas, who was recruiting
Pezhetairos
Macedonian general, Diadochus, and founder of the Seleucid Empire
of the provinces he had conquered. Most satraps had died. In theory, Polyperchon was still the lawful successor of Antipater and the official regent of
Seleucus_I_Nicator
Calendar year
king Aeacides (who until then had been campaigning with his old ally Polyperchon in the Peloponnese). Cassander immediately sends an army against him
313_BC
Calendar year
being held for Cassander by Polyperchon and his son Alexander; all except Sicyon and Corinth who are being defended by Polyperchon and Alexander themselves
312_BC
Novel by Mary Renault
to seize the throne for himself) and appoints his elderly colleague Polyperchon as his successor as regent of Macedon. 318 BC. Olympias appeals for help
Funeral_Games_(novel)
Ruler of Sicyon and Corinth
Sicyon and Corinth in 314-308 BC. She was the wife of Alexander (son of Polyperchon) and was highly distinguished for her beauty, talents, and energy. Her
Cratesipolis
(323 – 320), Peithon and Arridhaeus (320), Antipater (320 – 319), and Polyperchon (319 – 317); executed by the mother of Alexander III, Olympias. Alexander
List_of_kings_of_Macedonia
Calendar year
regent Polyperchon, Cassander entrusts the government of Athens to the Athenian orator, statesman, and philosopher, Demetrius Phalereus. Polyperchon flees
317_BC
before Antipater died in 319 BC, he named the staunch Argead loyalist Polyperchon as the regent to succeed him, passing over his own son Cassander, ignoring
History of Macedonia (ancient kingdom)
History_of_Macedonia_(ancient_kingdom)
Decade
Empire to the aged Polyperchon, passing over his son Cassander, a measure which gives rise to much confusion and ill-feeling. Polyperchon's authority is challenged
310s_BC
Decade
regent Polyperchon, who still controls part of the Peloponnesus. He sends Heracles, the illegitimate son of Alexander the Great, to Polyperchon to be treated
300s_BC_(decade)
4th-century BCE Macedonian general, Antigonid dynasty, nephew of Antigonus Monophthalmus
himself in chief command in the Peloponnese: but the reconciliation of Polyperchon with Cassander must have frustrated this: and on the arrival of Ptolemy
Ptolemy (nephew of Antigonus I Monophthalmus)
Ptolemy_(nephew_of_Antigonus_I_Monophthalmus)
the death of regent Antipater, whose succession was disputed between Polyperchon (Antipater's appointed successor) and Cassander (Antipater's son) Epirote
List of wars of succession in Europe
List_of_wars_of_succession_in_Europe
323 BC conference dividing the territories of Alexander the Great
Alexander had appointed to replace Antipater, was on his way to Europe with Polyperchon and ten thousand veterans. They had reached Cilicia, when they learned
Partition_of_Babylon
Military rank
death to Perdiccas. Likewise, Antipater shortly before his death named Polyperchon as strategos autokrator, but then named his own son Cassander as chiliarch
Chiliarch
Ancient Greek governor
Apollonides was engaged in Arcadia, they invited Alexander, the son of Polyperchon, and promised to surrender their town to him. But Alexander was not quick
Apollonides (governor of Argos)
Apollonides_(governor_of_Argos)
List of conflicts
Ptolemaic dynasty Lysimachid Thrace Third War (315-311BC): Antigonid dynasty Polyperchon Babylonian War (311–309 BC): Antigonid dynasty Fourth War (307–301 BC):
List of conflicts in the southern Levant
List_of_conflicts_in_the_southern_Levant
321 BC power-sharing agreement between the generals of Alexander the Great
brother of Peucestas, Ptolemy the son of Ptolemy, and Alexander the son of Polyperchon, as guards to surround the king's person. To his son Cassander he gave
Partition_of_Triparadisus
Ancient Greek city in Arcadia
between Cassander and Polyperchon in 313 BC, it initially fell into the power of the former before being taken by Polyperchon's forces. In 303 BC, during
Orchomenus_(Arcadia)
1677 play
Griffin as Lysimachus, Thomas Clark as Hephestion, Cardell Goodman as Polyperchon, Edward Kynaston as Cassander, Martin Powell as Philip, John Wiltshire
The_Rival_Queens
4th-century BC Macedonian general
acquitted, together with his brothers. In 328, Attalus was left with Polyperchon and other officers in Bactria with part of the troops, while the king
Attalus_(son_of_Andromenes)
dynasty Thrace Third War: Antigonid dynasty Polyperchon First War: Perdiccas's faction Second War: Polyperchon's faction Epirus Third War: Ptolemaic Egypt
List of wars involving Iran (before 1979)
List_of_wars_involving_Iran_(before_1979)
Ancient Greek tribe of Epirus
the era of Macedonian domination. In 319-317 B.C an Epirote army under Polyperchon and Olympias marched against the local settlement of Euia during their
Dexaroi
Topics referred to by the same term
General Alexander may refer to: Alexander (son of Polyperchon) (d. 314 BC), Macedonian general Alexander (Aetolian general) (fl. 220 BC) Alexander (Antigonid
General_Alexander
Agenor Perdiccas 334 BC Philip (son of Amyntas) 334 BC Philotas (satrap) Polyperchon Ptolemy (son of Seleucus) Ptolemy I Soter 334 BC Simmias Proteas Hegelochus
List_of_ancient_Macedonians
Calendar year
common assembly of the Aetolians to support Antigonus Alexander, son of Polyperchon, is killed by Alexion of Sicyon. Alexander's wife Cratesipolis assumes
314_BC
Aspect of women's history
to the myth of Thalestris. 318 BCE – Eurydice III of Macedon fought Polyperchon and Olympias. 314–308 BCE – Cratesipolis commanded an army and forced
Women_in_ancient_warfare
Ancient Greek territory
Macedon as part of Upper Macedonia. The most famous native of Tymphaea was Polyperchon, regent of Alexander III (r. 336–323 BC). He was the son of Simmias,
Tymphaea
Leonidas first teacher of Alexander the Great Arybbas (somatophylax) Polyperchon general and regent (of Tymphaia) Neoptolemus (general) Polemon of Tymphaia
List_of_ancient_Epirotes
4th century BC Macedonian officer, general of Cassander
on an ultimately successful mission to persuade Alexander, the son of Polyperchon, to desert Antigonus and join Cassander's alliance. Prepelaus is mentioned
Prepelaus
4th century BC Greek general, diplomat and official
with 1,000 talents, ordered him to maintain friendly relations with Polyperchon and his son Alexander, to collect as large a body of mercenaries, and
Aristodemus_of_Miletus
Battle involving Alexander the Great
reinforce himself at any threatened point. He added Philip's corps, Polyperchon's brigade, the horse-bowmen and the elephants which had been marching
Mallian_campaign
Military unit
garrison both Sicyon and Corinth, after a diplomatic negotiations with Polyperchon. It was during this naval expedition that the future Ptolemy II was born
Ptolemaic_navy
be sent to the Macedonian king Philip III of Macedon, and the regent Polyperchon, to accuse Phocion of treason in 318. The German classicist Johann Gottlob
Archestratus_(boule)
Tyrant of Syracuse from 354 to 352 BC
because he mistreated his mercenaries, his comrades Leptines II and Polyperchon stabbed him to death with a sword, reputed to be the same sword that
Callippus_of_Syracuse
Polydorus – King of Sparta Polygnotus – painter Polykleitos – sculptor Polyperchon – Macedonian regent Porphyry – philosopher Posidippus – comic poet Posidippus
List_of_ancient_Greeks
Ancient Macedonian officer
Antigenes and Teutamus at first, in obedience to the orders of the regent Polyperchon and Olympias, placed themselves under his command but they secretly regarded
Teutamus
Anatolia during classical antiquity
jockeying for power. Antipater's illness in 320 BC led him to appoint Polyperchon as regent, passing over his own son Cassander, who now conspired with
Classical_Anatolia
Calendar year
Cassander returns from the Peloponnesus and defeats Macedonia's regent Polyperchon in battle. Cassander blockades Olympias, mother of the late Alexander
316_BC
Monimus (/ˈmɒnəməs/; Ancient Greek: Μόνιμος; fl. 4th century BC), son of Pythion, was a Macedonian officer who espoused the cause of Olympias in her final
Monimus_(general)
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