Wars of the Diadochi

Wars of Diadochi

The various kingdoms of the Diadochi c. 301 BC
Date322–281 BC (41 years) (struggle over Macedon ended in 272 BC)
Location
Result
  • First War:
    Antipatrid victory
  • Second War:
    Antigonid-led coalition victory
  • Third War:
    Antigonid defeat
  • Babylonian War:
    Seleucid victory
  • Fourth War:
    Antigonid defeat
Belligerents
First War (321–319 BC):
 First War (321–319 BC):
Second War (318–316 BC):
 Second War (318–316 BC):
Third War (315-311BC):
 Third War (315-311 BC):
Babylonian War (311–309 BC):
 Babylonian War (311–309 BC):
Fourth War (307–301 BC):
 Fourth War (307–301 BC):
Commanders and leaders
First War (321–319 BC):
 First War (321–319 BC):
Second War 318–316 BC):
 Second War (318–316 BC):
Third War (315–311 BC):
 Third War (315–311 BC):
Babylonian War (311–309 BC):
 Babylonian War (311–309 BC):
Fourth War (307–301 BC):
 Fourth War (308–301 BC):

The Wars of the Diadochi (Ancient Greek: Πόλεμοι τῶν Διαδόχων, romanized: Pólemoi tōn Diadóchōn, lit. 'War of the Crown Princes') or Wars of Alexander's Successors were a series of conflicts fought between the generals of Alexander the Great, known as the Diadochi, over who would rule his empire following his death. The fighting started in 322 BC, the crucial battle of Ipsus was fought in 301 BC, the battle of Corupedium in 281 BC, and the struggle over Macedon was concluded in 272 BC.

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