Diadochi

/daɪˈædəkaɪ/ noun

Definition

Plural of diadochus; the successors of Alexander the Great who fought to divide his empire after his death.

Etymology

Greek plural of diadochos. The specific historical term for the generals who inherited and competed for control of Alexander's Macedonian Empire around 323-280 BCE.

Kelly Says

The Diadochi were basically the most famous inheritance dispute in history—famous generals like Ptolemy, Seleucus, and Antigonus spent their careers fighting over who got which parts of Alexander's conquered world!

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