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Lysimachus (/ l ɪ ˈ s ɪ m ə k ə s /; Greek: Λυσίμαχος, Lysimachos; c. 360 BC – 281 BC) was a Thessalian officer and successor of Alexander the Great, who in 306 BC, became king of Thrace, Asia Minor and Macedon.
Lysimachus (born c. 360 bc —died 281) was a Macedonian general, satrap (provincial governor), and king who, as one of the diadochoi (“successors”) to Alexander the Great, came to rule strategic parts of the divided Macedonian Empire.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jul 5, 2016 · Lysimachus (c. 361-281 BCE) was one of Alexander the Great's trusted bodyguards and a member of his Companion Cavalry. Although he obtained Macedonian citizenship, his father was a Thessalian named Agathocles.
- Donald L. Wasson
Feb 21, 2021 · Lysimachus was a loyal and trusted companion of Alexander the Great, who rose from humble origins to become one of the most powerful generals in his empire. Learn about his life, achievements, and death in this article from Ancient Origins.
Lysimachus (c. 361-281 B.C.) was a member of Alexander's Companion cavalry who particularly distinguished himself in India. Following Alexander's death he became governor of Thrace.
Mar 15, 2023 · Lysimachus was a fearless Macedonian general who served under Alexander the Great and later became governor of Thrace. He fought two battles with the Odrysian king Seuthes, who ruled over the powerful Odrysian tribe, and reached a co-existence agreement with him.
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While he was the king of Thrace, Lysimachus not only engaged in the war against other Hellenistic kings, he also practiced the art of diplomacy. Lysimachus helped the city of Rhodes by providing them with much-needed grain when it was being blockaded by Antigonus during the Fourth Diadochi War.
