Antigonus Monophthalmus

Antigonus Monophthalmus was a Macedonian general and ruler during the late 4th century BCE, known for leading the struggle to maintain Alexander the Great’s empire after his death. He earned his nickname, meaning “One-Eyed,” because he lost an eye. Antigonus was a skilled military strategist and played a key role in the wars among Alexander's successors, called the Diadochi. He aimed to create a new empire centered in Asia but was eventually defeated and killed in battle in 301 BCE. His ambitions and military leadership significantly shaped the political landscape of the Hellenistic world after Alexander’s empire fragmented.