Polity Kingdom of Ptolemy Ceraunus

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Ptolemy Ceraunus was a son of Ptolemy I Soter. Originally the heir of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, he was displaced by his younger brother and fled to Lysimachus who reigned over Thrace and Macedon. Ptolemy managed to to overthrow Lysimachus and create its own kingdom.

Establishment

  • April 281 BC: Seleukos is murdered by Ptolemy Keraunos, who takes power in Macedonia.

Chronology

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1. Wars of the Diadochi

Were a series of conflicts that were fought between the generals of Alexander the Great, known as the Diadochi, over who would rule his empire following his death.

1.1. Sixth War of the Diadochi

Was a war between Macedonian Generals that saw Lysimachus fight against Seleucus.

  • April 281 BC: Seleukos is murdered by Ptolemy Keraunos, who takes power in Macedonia.

2. Gallic Invasion of Greece and Asia Minor

The Gauls invaded Macedonia and, after defeating and killing its King Ptolomeus Keraunos, took control of the region.

  • January 278 BC: The Gauls invaded Macedonia and after defeating and killing Ptolomeus Keraunos took control of Macedonia.

Disestablishment

  • January 278 BC: The Gauls invaded Macedonia and after defeating and killing Ptolomeus Keraunos took control of Macedonia.