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Year '''311 BC''' was a year of the [[Roman calendar|pre-Julian Roman calendar]]. At the time, it was known as the '''Year of the Consulship of Brutus and Barbula''' (or, less frequently, '''year 443 ''[[Ab urbe condita]]'''''). The denomination 311 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the [[Anno Domini]] [[calendar era]] became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. |
Year '''311 BC''' was a year of the [[Roman calendar|pre-Julian Roman calendar]]. At the time, it was known as the '''Year of the Consulship of Brutus and [[Quintus Aemilius Barbula|Barbula]]''' (or, less frequently, '''year 443 ''[[Ab urbe condita]]'''''). The denomination 311 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the [[Anno Domini]] [[calendar era]] became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. |
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* [[Seleucus I Nicator|Seleucus]] reestablishes himself as [[satrap]] of [[Babylonia]] and asserts control over [[Medes|Media]] and [[Susiana]] ([[Elam]]). |
* [[Seleucus I Nicator|Seleucus]] reestablishes himself as [[satrap]] of [[Babylonia]] and asserts control over [[Medes|Media]] and [[Susiana]] ([[Elam]]). |
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* [[Ptolemy I Soter|Ptolemy]] tries to occupy [[Syria]]. However, [[Demetrius Poliorcetes]] wins a battle over Ptolemy's forces and [[Antigonus I Monophthalmus|Antigonus]] enters Syria in force. So, after only a few months, Ptolemy evacuates his forces from Syria. |
* [[Ptolemy I Soter|Ptolemy]] tries to occupy [[Syria]]. However, [[Demetrius Poliorcetes]] wins a battle over Ptolemy's forces and [[Antigonus I Monophthalmus|Antigonus]] enters Syria in force. So, after only a few months, Ptolemy evacuates his forces from Syria.<ref name="Diodorus105">{{cite book|last=Siculus|first=Diodorus|title=Library|url=https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Diodorus_Siculus/19F*.html#105|volume=XIX|chapter=105}}</ref> |
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* In view of the threat by Seleucus to his control of the East, Antigonus decides to make peace with all of his adversaries, except Seleucus, who now holds Babylon. All of the [[diadochi]] confirm the existing boundaries and the freedom of the Greek cities. Ptolemy and [[Lysimachus]] are confirmed as satraps of [[Ancient Egypt|Egypt]] and [[Thrace]], respectively, and Antigonus and [[Cassander]] are confirmed as commanders of the army in Asia and Europe. Antigonus, no longer regent but now titled the [[strategos]] (officer in charge) of the whole of Asia, rules in Syria from the [[Hellespont]] to the [[Euphrates]], including [[Asia Minor]]. |
* In view of the threat by Seleucus to his control of the East, Antigonus decides to make peace with all of his adversaries, except Seleucus, who now holds Babylon. All of the [[diadochi]] confirm the existing boundaries and the freedom of the Greek cities. Ptolemy and [[Lysimachus]] are confirmed as satraps of [[Ancient Egypt|Egypt]] and [[Thrace]], respectively, and Antigonus and [[Cassander]] are confirmed as commanders of the army in Asia and Europe. Antigonus, no longer regent but now titled the [[strategos]] (officer in charge) of the whole of Asia, rules in Syria from the [[Hellespont]] to the [[Euphrates]], including [[Asia Minor]].<ref name="Diodorus105"/> |
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* It is agreed by all parties that the young king [[Alexander IV of Macedon]], son of [[Alexander the Great]], will become king of the whole empire when he comes of age in six years' time. |
* It is agreed by all parties that the young king [[Alexander IV of Macedon]], son of [[Alexander the Great]], will become king of the whole empire when he comes of age in six years' time.<ref name="Diodorus105"/> |
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* The peace agreement between the diadochi is soon violated. On the pretext that garrisons have been placed in some of the free Greek cities by Antigonus |
* The peace agreement between the diadochi is soon violated. On the pretext that garrisons have been placed in some of the free Greek cities by Antigonus. Ptolemy and Cassander renew hostilities against him.<ref name="Diodorus105"/> |
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* [[Antigonus I Monophthalmus|Antigonus]] sends one of his generals, Athenaeus, with 4,000 light infantry and 600 cavalry to make a [[raid (military)|raid]] on [[Petra]], the capital city of the [[Nabateans]], to carry of hostages and possesions. The raid is initially successful, but a surprise attack by the Nabateans destroys Athenaeus' raiding force, only 50 horsemen escaping.<ref>Diod. XIX 94,1–95,5</ref> |
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* Through clever diplomacy [[Antigonus I Monophthalmus|Antigonus]] is able to lull the [[Nabateans]] into a false sense of security. [[Demetrius Poliorcetes|Demetrius]], with a force of 4,000 light infantry and 4,000 cavalry, is send to make another raid on [[Petra]]. The Nabateans, reacting quickly, are able to foil the attack. Demetrius negotiates terms with the Nabateans and returns to his father with hostages and gifs (including 700 camels)<ref>Diod. XIX 96,1–98,1; Plut. ''Dem.'' 7,1</ref> |
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* During the winter of 312/11 [[Antigonus I Monophthalmus|Antigonus]]' nephew [[Telesphorus (general)|Telesphorus]], who had been subordinated to Antigonus' other nephew [[Ptolemy (general)|Ptolemy]] in 312, decides to rebel, considering his subordination to be insulting. Ptolemy is able to keep the situation under control and persuades Telesphorus to return to the fold.<ref>Diod. XIX 87,1–3</ref> |
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* [[Cassander]] opens up negotiations with [[Ptolemy (general)|Ptolemy]]. |
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* Hamilcar then proceeds with laying [[Siege of Syracuse (311–309 BC)|siege to Syracuse]], where Agathocles had retreated. |
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Revision as of 13:18, 1 May 2024
Millennium: | 1st millennium BC |
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311 BC by topic |
Politics |
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Categories |
Gregorian calendar | 311 BC CCCXI BC |
Ab urbe condita | 443 |
Ancient Egypt era | XXXIII dynasty, 13 |
- Pharaoh | Ptolemy I Soter, 13 |
Ancient Greek era | 117th Olympiad, year 2 |
Assyrian calendar | 4440 |
Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
Bengali calendar | −903 |
Berber calendar | 640 |
Buddhist calendar | 234 |
Burmese calendar | −948 |
Byzantine calendar | 5198–5199 |
Chinese calendar | 己酉年 (Earth Rooster) 2387 or 2180 — to — 庚戌年 (Metal Dog) 2388 or 2181 |
Coptic calendar | −594 – −593 |
Discordian calendar | 856 |
Ethiopian calendar | −318 – −317 |
Hebrew calendar | 3450–3451 |
Hindu calendars | |
- Vikram Samvat | −254 – −253 |
- Shaka Samvat | N/A |
- Kali Yuga | 2790–2791 |
Holocene calendar | 9690 |
Iranian calendar | 932 BP – 931 BP |
Islamic calendar | 961 BH – 960 BH |
Javanese calendar | N/A |
Julian calendar | N/A |
Korean calendar | 2023 |
Minguo calendar | 2222 before ROC 民前2222年 |
Nanakshahi calendar | −1778 |
Seleucid era | 1/2 AG |
Thai solar calendar | 232–233 |
Tibetan calendar | 阴土鸡年 (female Earth-Rooster) −184 or −565 or −1337 — to — 阳金狗年 (male Iron-Dog) −183 or −564 or −1336 |
Year 311 BC was a year of the pre-Julian Roman calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Brutus and Barbula (or, less frequently, year 443 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 311 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.
Events
By place
Babylonia/Media/Susiana
- Seleucus reestablishes himself as satrap of Babylonia and asserts control over Media and Susiana (Elam).
Asia Minor/Syria/Palestina
- Ptolemy tries to occupy Syria. However, Demetrius Poliorcetes wins a battle over Ptolemy's forces and Antigonus enters Syria in force. So, after only a few months, Ptolemy evacuates his forces from Syria.[1]
- In view of the threat by Seleucus to his control of the East, Antigonus decides to make peace with all of his adversaries, except Seleucus, who now holds Babylon. All of the diadochi confirm the existing boundaries and the freedom of the Greek cities. Ptolemy and Lysimachus are confirmed as satraps of Egypt and Thrace, respectively, and Antigonus and Cassander are confirmed as commanders of the army in Asia and Europe. Antigonus, no longer regent but now titled the strategos (officer in charge) of the whole of Asia, rules in Syria from the Hellespont to the Euphrates, including Asia Minor.[1]
- It is agreed by all parties that the young king Alexander IV of Macedon, son of Alexander the Great, will become king of the whole empire when he comes of age in six years' time.[1]
- The peace agreement between the diadochi is soon violated. On the pretext that garrisons have been placed in some of the free Greek cities by Antigonus. Ptolemy and Cassander renew hostilities against him.[1]
- Antigonus sends one of his generals, Athenaeus, with 4,000 light infantry and 600 cavalry to make a raid on Petra, the capital city of the Nabateans, to carry of hostages and possesions. The raid is initially successful, but a surprise attack by the Nabateans destroys Athenaeus' raiding force, only 50 horsemen escaping.[2]
- Through clever diplomacy Antigonus is able to lull the Nabateans into a false sense of security. Demetrius, with a force of 4,000 light infantry and 4,000 cavalry, is send to make another raid on Petra. The Nabateans, reacting quickly, are able to foil the attack. Demetrius negotiates terms with the Nabateans and returns to his father with hostages and gifs (including 700 camels)[3]
Greece
- During the winter of 312/11 Antigonus' nephew Telesphorus, who had been subordinated to Antigonus' other nephew Ptolemy in 312, decides to rebel, considering his subordination to be insulting. Ptolemy is able to keep the situation under control and persuades Telesphorus to return to the fold.[4]
- Cassander opens up negotiations with Ptolemy.
Sicily
- The Carthaginian general Hamilcar crosses the Mediterranean with an army and wins the Battle of Himera against Agathocles, the tyrant of Syracuse.
- Hamilcar then proceeds with laying siege to Syracuse, where Agathocles had retreated.