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Antigonus III Doson (Ancient Greek: Ἀντίγονος Δώσων, 263–221 BC) was king of Macedon from 229 BC to 221 BC. He was a member of the Antigonid dynasty. He was called Euergetes, Soter and Guardian (ἐπίτροπος) as he was the guardian of Philip V of Macedon.
Antigonus III Doson (born c. 263 bc —died c. 221 bc) was the king of Macedonia (from 227 bc) who, in defeating Cleomenes of Sparta, ended that city’s long independence.
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Antigonus III Doson: king of ancient Macedonia, ruled 229-221. Relatives. Father: Demetrius the Fair (son of Demetrius Poliorcetes and Ptolemais) Mother: Olympias of Larisa. Wife: Phthia (widow of Demetrius II) Main deeds. Inscription of Antigonus III Doson.
Antigonus III Doson was a significant figure in Hellenistic history, ruling as King of Macedon from 229 BC until his death in 221 BC. His reign is marked by efforts to stabilize and strengthen the Macedonian kingdom, as well as successful military campaigns that reasserted Macedonian influence in Greece.
Antigonus III Doson. Grandson of Demetrius Poliorcetes & cousin of Demetrius II , who -- after the latter died in battle -- rescued Macedonia & restored Antigonid control of Greece. Modern encyclopedic articles sometimes mistakenly identify him as either the "half-brother" or "nephew" of Demetrius II.
Antigonus III Doson further expanded Macedonian influence in southern Greece reestablishing the Hellenic Alliance with himself as the president. Under Philip V, Antigonid Macedon first came into conflict with Rome, which had become a decisive power in the eastern Mediterranean.
Inscription of Antigonus III Doson 229: Unexpected death of Demetrius II; Antigonus III Doson acts as regent for Demetrius' young son Philip V; to strengthen his claim, Antigonus marries Demetrius' wife Phthia; He inherits the Demetrian War, against a coaliton of the Achaean League and Aetolian League, which are supported by king Ptolemy III ...
