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Seleucus I

noun
1.
Macedonian general who accompanied Alexander the Great into Asia; founded a line of kings who reigned in Asia Minor until 65 BC (358-281 BC).  Synonyms: Seleucus, Seleucus I Nicator.






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... armies of Alexander and his successors. The map of Turkey in Asia is full of them. They are easily recognized by their names, which were often taken from those of Alexander and his generals and successors, their wives, daughters, and relatives. Thus, one of Alexander's youngest generals, afterwards Seleucus I, sometimes styled Nicator, founded several towns called Seleucia, at least three called Apamea, and others named Laodicea and Antiochia, thereby recording himself, his Iranian wife Apama, his mother Laodice ...
— Ancient Town-Planning • F. Haverfield



Words linked to "Seleucus I" :   Macedonian, full general, general, Seleucus I Nicator, Seleucus



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