This man's letter to the city of Priene contains the first reference to the philoi, or "friends," a private council of advisors common to rulers of hi
This man's letter to the city of Priene contains the first reference to the philoi, or "friends," a private council of advisors common to rulers of his time. This ruler founded a namesake capital on the site of Cardia and after his death at the Battle of Corupedium, he was succeeded by Ceraunus, who lasted only a few years before being killed in battle against the Gauls. This man's late rule was dominated by the intrigues of his wife Arsinoe II, who convinced him to execute his son Agathocles on charges of plotting with a rival; in the ensuing chaos, that rival invaded Asia Minor and killed this ruler. Originally a governor of Thrace, this man did not become involved in the conflicts of his rivals until fielding the army that would defeat Demetrius I Poliorcetes and his father in 301 B.C.E. For ten points, identify this general who defeated Antingonus Monopthalmos at the Battle of Ipsus and was killed by his rival Seleucus I Nicator, a member of the Diadochi.
This man's letter to the city of Priene contains the first reference to the philoi, or "friends," a private council of advisors common to rulers of his time.
Lysimachus