Wars of the Diadochi

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Wars of the Diadochi. 2 connected concepts: Ptolemaic dynasty (related to), Roxana (related to).

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Summary

The Wars of the Diadochi 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.

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Conflict leading to the dynasty's formation
These wars of succession among Alexander's generals provided the context in which Ptolemy I secured Egypt as his independent power base.
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Post-Alexander conflict context
Following Alexander's death, Roxana and her son became central targets in the power struggles between Alexander's successors.
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