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Cassander was a son of Antipater and a contemporary of Alexander the Great. He ruled Macedonia from 317 to 297 BC, and fought against Antigonus and other Diadochi for control of Alexander's empire.
Cassander was a Macedonian general who fought over Alexander the Great's empire after his death in 323. He became king of Macedonia in 305 and ruled until 297, but he also killed Alexander's son and widow to secure his power.
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Jun 23, 2016 · Cassander was a Macedonian general and king who ruled after Alexander the Great's death. He fought in the Wars of the Diadochi, murdered Alexander's family, and expanded his kingdom in Greece and Asia Minor.
- Donald L. Wasson
Mar 9, 2021 · In his quest to take over the fragmented empire of Alexander the Great, Cassander ruthlessly decimated what remained of the Antipatrid dynasty. Cassander was a King of Macedon who lived during the 4th century BC.
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Nov 27, 2020 · Cassander: The Self-Made King of (What Was Left Of) Macedon. Cassander was born in 355 B.C.E. as the son of Antipater. He was a member of the so-called Iolaid House, an obscure family of high political prominence in Macedon.
Learn about Cassander, the self-proclaimed king of Macedon who ruled after Alexander the Great's death. Explore his life, wars, and legacy in this interactive timeline.
Cassander was a king of Macedon and a major player in the wars of the Diadochi after Alexander the Great's death. He married Alexander's half-sister, killed his widow and son, and founded two cities in his name.
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