Antipater (c. 399-319 BCE) was a Macedonian statesman and loyal lieutenant of both Alexander the Great and his father Philip II of Macedon. As a regent in Alexander's absence, Antipater subdued rebellions and mollified uprisings, proving his unwavering loyalty for more than a decade. Unfortunately, a serious disagreement between the two led to a once trusted commander being implicated in the suspected poisoning of one of history's greatest leaders.
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c. 355 BCE - 297 BCELife of Cassander, self-proclaimed king of Macedon, son of Antipater.
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338 BCEThe first battle of Chaeronea. Philip II of Macedon defeats the Greek alliance directed against him, led by Athens and Thebes.
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336 BCE - 323 BCEReign of Alexander the Great.
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334 BCE - 323 BCECampaigns of Alexander the Great.
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May 334 BCE - 324 BCEAntipater is regent of Macedon in Alexander's absence.
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323 BCEDeath of Alexander the Great.
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322 BCE - 319 BCEPhocion is general of the Athenian forces for four consecutive years, including during the Lamian War against Antipater.
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322 BCE - 275 BCEThe Wars of the Diadochi, also known as the Wars of Alexander's Successors.
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319 BCEDeath of Antipater, regent of Macedon.
