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Serving under Philip II and Alexander the Great
Ruling Macedonia as regent
Alexander's anchor" kept empire afloat.
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Life Journey
397 BCBorn in Macedonia
Antipater was born into a noble Macedonian family.
380 BCMilitary and diplomatic training
Antipater received training in warfare and statecraft.
370 BCEntered royal service
Antipater began his career as an officer and diplomat.
359 BCAllied with Philip II
Antipater became one of Philip II most trusted generals.
346 BCNegotiated Peace of Philocrates
Antipater served as a key negotiator in the peace treaty with Athens.
338 BCBattle of Chaeronea
Antipater commanded part of the army in the decisive victory.
336 BCSupported Alexander succession
Antipater helped secure Alexander the Great claim to the throne.
334 BCAppointed Regent of Macedonia
Alexander left Antipater as regent and supreme commander in Europe.
331 BCDefeated Spartan revolt
Antipater crushed King Agis III Spartan-led rebellion.
323 BCDeath of Alexander
Alexander sudden death triggered a succession crisis.
322 BCWon the Lamian War
Antipater defeated the Greek revolt.
321 BCBecame Regent of the Empire
Antipater was appointed regent of Alexander entire empire.
319 BCDied in Macedonia
Antipater died of old age.