Antigonus III Doson
king of Macedonia
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Summary
Antigonus III Doson was born on January 1, 263 BC[1]. He died on January 1, 221 BC[2]. He worked as a military personnel[3]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,038 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Demetrius the Fair[5]
- Mother: Olympias of Larissa[6]
- Spouse: Chryseis of Macedon[7]
- Country of citizenship: Macedonia[8]
- Position held: king of Macedonia[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Family: Antigonid dynasty[11]
- Commons category: Antigonus III Doson[12]
- Cause of death: tuberculosis[13]
- Given name: Antigonos[14]
- Manner of death: natural causes[15]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], Pauly–Wissowa[18], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[19], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[21]
- Time period: Hellenistic period[22]
- Sibling: Echecrates[23]
- Significant place: Macedonia[24]
Why It Matters
Antigonus III Doson has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Who were Antigonus III Doson's parents?
Antigonus III Doson's father was Demetrius the Fair[5]. Antigonus III Doson's mother was Olympias of Larissa[6].
Who was Antigonus III Doson married to?
Antigonus III Doson's spouses include Chryseis of Macedon[7].
What did Antigonus III Doson do for work?
Antigonus III Doson worked as a military personnel[3].