Demetrius I of Macedon

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1. When was Demetrius I of Macedon born?Circa 336 BCE
2. Where was Demetrius I of Macedon born?Pella, Macedon
3. When did Demetrius I of Macedon die?Circa 283 BCE in captivity
4. What is the nickname?Poliorcetes (meaning 'Besieger of Cities'), awarded for his mastery of siege warfare
5. Who was Demetrius I of Macedon?Demetrius I of Macedon was a prince and later king of ancient Greece. He was the son of Antigonus I Monophthalmus and was famous for his bravery and clever fighting plans.
6. Why was he called "Poliorcetes" (The Besieger)?He earned the nickname "Poliorcetes," meaning "The Besieger," because he built and used a huge siege machine called the Helepolis.

Diadochi Wars: A series of conflicts fought between the generals of Alexander the Great for control of his empire after his death.