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BATTLE OF IPSUS
301 BC


Ipsus, located in ancient Phrygia, saw battle action in 301 BC.


WHERE IS IPSUS ON A MAP?
Right here:

Location of Ipsus
IPSUS



Who fought at THE BATTLE OF IPSUS?

The diadochi.

It detail:

Lysimachus, Seleucus, Ptolemy, and Cassander

vs.

Antigonus I Monophthalmus and his son Demetrius I Poliorcetes.


Who won, who lost?
Lysimachus and his allies won. Antigonus was killed.


WHY WAS THE BATTLE OF IPSUS FOUGHT?

Antigonus had plans to take over Alexander's entire empire. The other four generals disagreed.



And here is the map

Macedonian Empire From 301 BC
AFTER THE BATTLE OF IPSUS
Click to enlarge

 

 


 

 

 

 


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