Overview of the Antigonid Dynasty

Title	Date	Excerpt
Antigonus I Monophthalmus: Architect of the Early Hellenistic World	306–301 BC	Antigonus I Monophthalmus was a Macedonian general and successor of Alexander the Great who transformed provincial command into dynastic kingship, shaping the political landscape of the eastern Mediterranean after Alexander's empire fragmented.
Demetrius I Poliorcetes: Military Leader and King in Hellenistic History	294–288 BC	Demetrius I Poliorcetes was a prominent Hellenistic ruler and military innovator who played a key role in the turbulent period following Alexander the Great, known for his advances in siege warfare and his complex political career as king of Macedon.
Antigonus II Gonatas: Stabilizer of Macedon in the Hellenistic Era	277–274 BC; 272–239 BC	Antigonus II Gonatas restored order to Macedon after turmoil and Gallic invasions, establishing a stable monarchy that influenced Greek affairs and fostered intellectual life at his court.
Demetrius II of Macedonia: A Hellenistic King Preserving Antigonid Power	239–229 BC	Demetrius II ruled Macedonia from 239 to 229 BC, maintaining the kingdom's influence amid challenges from Greek federations through military action, diplomacy, and dynastic marriages, ensuring the continuity of the Antigonid dynasty.
Antigonus III Doson: Restorer of Macedonian Power in Ancient Greece	229–221 BC	Antigonus III Doson ruled Macedonia from 229 to 221 BC, restoring Macedonian influence across mainland Greece through military skill and diplomatic alliances that balanced power among Greek states and secured the kingdom's frontiers.
Philip V of Macedon: The Last Antigonid King and His Role in Hellenistic History	221–179 BC	Philip V of Macedon ruled during a pivotal era, striving to maintain Macedonian power amid the rise of Rome. His military campaigns, reforms, and diplomatic efforts shaped the balance of power in Greece and the eastern Mediterranean in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC.
Perseus of Macedon: The Last Antigonid King and His Role in Ancient Macedonian History	179–168 BC	Perseus of Macedon was the final native ruler of the Antigonid kingdom, whose reign ended with the decisive Roman victory at Pydna in 168 BC, marking a major shift in control over Greece and the eastern Mediterranean.
Andriscus: The Last Macedonian King and His Role in Roman Macedonia	149–148 BC	Andriscus briefly restored the Macedonian monarchy in 149–148 BC, challenging Roman control and prompting the transformation of Macedonia into a Roman province. His revolt marked a key shift in Roman policy in the Balkans and reflected enduring local resistance to Roman rule.