Antigonus I Monophthalmus

Antigonus I Monophthalmus was a general under Alexander the Great who became one of the key figures in the struggle for power after Alexander's death in 323 BCE. He ruled over a vast territory in Asia Minor and beyond, establishing himself as a significant leader among the divided realms of Alexander’s former empire. Nicknamed "Monophthalmus," meaning "one-eyed," he lost an eye in battle. Antigonus sought to consolidate power, often clashing with other successors, like Ptolemy and Seleucus. His ambitions ultimately led to his downfall at the Battle of Ipsus in 301 BCE, where he was defeated by a coalition of rivals.