Diadochi
Political rivals in the aftermath of Alexander the Great's death / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Diadochi (/daɪˈædəkaɪ/ dy-AD-ə-ky;[1] singular: Diadochos; from Greek: Διάδοχοι, translit. Diádochoi, lit. "Successors", Koinē Greek pronunciation: [diˈadokʰy]) were the rival generals, families, and friends of Alexander the Great who fought for control over his empire after his death in 323 BC. The Wars of the Diadochi mark the beginning of the Hellenistic period from the Mediterranean Sea to the Indus River Valley.
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The most notable Diadochi include Ptolemy, Antigonus, Cassander, and Seleucus as the last remaining at the end of the Wars of the Successors, ruling in Egypt, Asia-Minor, Macedon and Persia respectively, all forging dynasties lasting several centuries.[2]