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:''This article refers to Antigonus I Monophthalmus (382 B.C. - 301 B.C.).  For other persons named "Antigonus," see the underwritten articles.''

:''This article refers to Antigonus I Monophthalmus (382 B.C. - 301 B.C.).  For other persons named "Antigonus," see the underwritten articles.''

'''Antigonus I Monophthalmus''' (382 B.C. - 301 B.C.) was a member of the army of [[Alexander the Great]], and a high-ranking [[general]] of the same.  His title, "Monopthalmus," refers to the fact that, after his youth, he had only a single eye.

'''Antigonus I Monophthalmus''' (382 B.C. - 301 B.C.) was a high-ranking [[general]] of the Macedonian Army of [[Alexander the Great]], the Satrap of Phrygia after the Macedonian King's death in 323 B.C in [[Babylon]] and one of Alexander's Diadochi (''Successors'') who was the first to proclaim King in 306 B.C after the murder of Alexander's young son by the same name in 309 B.C, ruling a Empire that consisted of Asia Minor and Syria until his death in the Battle of Ipsus in 301 B.C at the old age of 81.  His epithet, Monopthalmus, (''One-Eyed'') refers to the fact that, after his youth, he had only a single eye.

==Personal History==

==Personal History==

==Breakdown of the Successor States==

==Breakdown of the Successor States==

Early in the division of the Empire, the Diadochi thought of themselves of keeping custody of the territories until they could be surrendered to Alexander's young son.  However, when Alexander's son died, Antigonus crowned himself King, and crowned his son (Demetrios) Prince.   

Early in the division of the Empire, the Diadochi thought of themselves of keeping custody of the territories until they could be surrendered to Alexander's young son.  However, when Alexander's son died, Antigonus crowned himself King, and crowned his son (Demetrius) Prince.   

Shortly thereafter, relations between the Diadochi deteriorated further, and war broke out between the former friends.  These wars - the "Wars of the Diadochi" - form the backdrop of the Hellenistic Era, and lasted until the ascendancy of [[Rome]].

Shortly thereafter, relations between the Diadochi deteriorated further, and war broke out between the former friends.  These wars - the "Wars of the Diadochi" - form the backdrop of the Hellenistic Era, and lasted until the ascendancy of [[Rome]].

==Antigonus' Successors==

==Antigonus' Successors==

An old man, Antigonus did not live to see much of the future of his inherited nation (Macedon).  However, members of his ruling dynasty (the Antigonids) would rule for some time to come, continually clashing with other Diadochi, especially Ptolemy.  For examples, the second Antigonid ruler, Demetrios, fought many wars against Ptolemy, ultimately earning the title "Poliorketes" (Besieger of Many Cities).   

An old man, Antigonus did not live to see much of the future of his inherited nation (Macedon).  However, members of his ruling dynasty (the Antigonids) would rule for some time to come, continually clashing with other Diadochi, especially Ptolemy.  For examples, the second Antigonid ruler, Demetrius, fought many wars against Ptolemy, ultimately earning the title "Poliorcetes" (Besieger of Many Cities).   

In fact, one of the wonders of the Ancient World, the Colossus at Rhodes, was erected to honor Ptolemy after he defeated Demetriois in a pitched battle for the city of [[Rhodes]].

In fact, one of the wonders of the Ancient World, the Colossus at Rhodes, was erected to honor Ptolemy after he defeated Demetrius in a pitched battle for the city of [[Rhodes]].

[[Category:Ancient Greece]]

[[Category:Ancient Greece]]