Demetrius I of Macedon

Demetrius I of Macedon, also known as Demetrius Poliorcetes ("the Besieger"), was a prominent Hellenistic ruler in the early 3rd century BCE. He was the son of Antigonus I Monophthalmus and was known for his ambitious military campaigns and impressive siege tactics. Demetrius sought to expand his power across Greece and Asia Minor, often battling rival successors of Alexander the Great. His reign was characterized by military skill, political maneuvering, and brief periods of control over Macedonia and other territories. Despite early successes, he eventually lost popularity and power, ending with his capture and death in Babylon.