Polyperchon: Map & History
Polyperchon, was a Macedonian Greek general who served both Philip II and Alexander the Great and then played an active role in the ensuing battles for control between Alexander's generals.
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Polyperchon, was a Macedonian Greek general who served both Philip II and Alexander the Great and then played an active role in the ensuing battles for control between Alexander's generals.
Modern Countries Once Part of Polyperchon
At its mapped extent, Polyperchon covered territory in 3 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- North Macedonia318–316 BCE · nearly all
- Albania318–316 BCE · a large part
- Greece318–316 BCE · a small part
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Polyperchon's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Polyperchon Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 69,900 km² in 317 BCE.
Polyperchon: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Polyperchon exist?
Polyperchon is dated to 318 BCE – 316 BCE, in the Classical Antiquity era.
How large was Polyperchon at its peak?
At its peak in 317 BC Polyperchon covered about 69,900 km².