Antigonids Empire (1 janv. 306 av. J.-C. – 1 janv. 168 av. J.-C.)

Description:

The Antigonid dynasty was a Hellenistic royal house that ruled Macedonia and parts of Greece from 306 BCE to 168 BCE. Here's a timeline outlining key events during the Antigonid period:

Establishment of the Dynasty (306 BCE):

Following the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE and the subsequent Wars of the Diadochi, Antigonus I Monophthalmus emerged as one of the most powerful successors to Alexander.
In 306 BCE, Antigonus declared himself king of Macedonia, establishing the Antigonid dynasty.
Antigonid Expansion:

Antigonus I and his successors, particularly Demetrius I Poliorcetes and Antigonus II Gonatas, sought to expand their control over Greece and the Aegean region.
They engaged in numerous military campaigns and conflicts with rival Hellenistic kingdoms, such as the Seleucids and the Ptolemies, as well as with Greek city-states.
Rule of Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294-288 BCE):

Demetrius I, the son of Antigonus I, became known for his military prowess and ambitious campaigns.
He briefly captured Athens and restored its democracy, earning him the nickname "Poliorcetes" (the Besieger) for his successful sieges of enemy cities.
Rule of Antigonus II Gonatas (277-239 BCE):

Antigonus II Gonatas, the grandson of Antigonus I, consolidated the Antigonid dynasty's rule over Macedonia.
He defeated the Gauls who invaded Greece and secured the northern borders of his kingdom.
Antigonus II established his capital at Demetrias and later at Pella, where he fostered cultural and economic growth.
Decline and Conflict with Rome:

In the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE, the Antigonid dynasty faced challenges from neighboring powers, including the growing influence of Rome.
The Macedonian Wars (214-148 BCE) saw repeated conflicts between the Antigonid Kingdom and Rome, culminating in the decisive Roman victory at the Battle of Pydna in 168 BCE.
End of the Dynasty (168 BCE):

Following the Battle of Pydna, Macedonia was annexed by Rome, marking the end of the Antigonid dynasty.
Macedonia was divided into four Roman provinces, and the kingdom ceased to exist as an independent political entity.
The Antigonid dynasty played a significant role in the history of Macedonia and Greece during the Hellenistic period, shaping the political landscape and influencing cultural and economic developments in the region.

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