lysimachus (Meaning)
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lysimachus (n)
Macedonian general under Alexander the Great; with Seleucus he defeated Antigonus and Demetrius at the battle of Ipsus (circa 355-281 BC)
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- Lysimachus was a Macedonian general who served under Alexander the Great.
- After Alexander's death, Lysimachus became the ruler of Thrace, part of the vast Macedonian Empire.
- Lysimachus defeated the Getan king Dromichaetes, expanding his control northward along the Danube.
- Lysimachus forged an alliance with Cassander, Ptolemy, and Seleucus against Antigonus the One-Eyed.
- Lysimachus later turned against his former allies, leading to a series of conflicts known as the Wars of the Diadochi.
- Lysimachus eventually emerged victorious from these wars, becoming ruler of an expanded kingdom encompassing Asia Minor, Thrace, and Macedonia.
- Lysimachus adopted the title of king in 306 BC, solidifying his independent rule.
- Lysimachus founded several cities, including Lysimachia in Thrace and Ephesus in Asia Minor.
- Lysimachus was killed in battle by Seleucus I Nicator at the Battle of Corupedium in 281 BC.
- Lysimachus' kingdom was divided among his successors, marking the end of his rule.
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Macedonian general under Alexander the Great; with Seleucus he defeated Antigonus and Demetrius at the battle of Ipsus (circa 355-281 BC)
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Lysimachus was a Macedonian general who served under Alexander the Great.
After Alexander's death, Lysimachus became the ruler of Thrace, part of the vast Macedonian Empire.
Lysimachus defeated the Getan king Dromichaetes, expanding his control northward along the Danube.
Lysimachus forged an alliance with Cassander, Ptolemy, and Seleucus against Antigonus the One-Eyed.
