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Lysimachus was a Thessalian officer and successor of Alexander the Great who became king of Thrace in 306 BC, western Asia Minor in 301 BC and Macedon in 288 BC.

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long-time rival and final adversary
Seleucus was the most significant rival of Lysimachus among the Diadochi, culminating in their direct confrontation at the Battle of Corupedium.
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primary power base and kingdom
Lysimachus established his authority in Thrace after the death of Alexander, using it as a strategic base to project power into Macedon and Asia Minor.
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final battle and death of Lysimachus
This 281 BCE conflict marked the final defeat of Lysimachus by Seleucus I Nicator, resulting in Lysimachus's death and the collapse of his European empire.
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decisive victory in the Wars of the Diadochi
Lysimachus played a critical role in the coalition that defeated Antigonus I Monophthalmus at this battle in 301 BCE, allowing him to expand his territory into Asia Minor.
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successor and rival of the Diadochi
Lysimachus was one of the primary generals and successors of Alexander the Great who fought in the Wars of the Diadochi to secure his own kingdom.
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served under as a somatophylax
Lysimachus was one of Alexander's bodyguards and a trusted officer during the Persian campaign, which provided him the prestige to claim a kingdom after Alexander's death.
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son and heir executed by Lysimachus
The execution of Agathocles, urged by his stepmother Arsinoe II, caused a political crisis that alienated Lysimachus's allies and led to his downfall.
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wife and political partner
As the wife of Lysimachus, Arsinoe II exerted significant influence over his court and the succession, eventually leading to the execution of his son Agathocles.
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city founded by Lysimachus
Lysimachus founded this city on the Gallipoli peninsula as his capital, demonstrating his efforts to consolidate control over the Hellespont.
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Hellenistic ruler who refounded the city
After the death of Alexander the Great, Lysimachus moved the population of Ephesus to a new location and fortified the city.
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