What happened in 281 BC?
Battle of Corupedium, Lysimachus and Kingdom of Pontus founded — among 6 events recorded in 281 BC.
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Wars & Conflicts 1
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Battle of Corupedium
Battle
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People 3
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Lysimachus died
Macedonian officer, one of Alexander's successor kings
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Chrysippus of Soli born
Born in Soli. Greek Stoic philosopher (c.279–c.206 BC).
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Seleucus I Nicator died
Died in Lysimachia. General of Alexander and founder of the Seleucid dynasty.
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Empires & Countries 1
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Kingdom of Pontus founded
Kingdom of Pontus was founded, with its capital at Amasya.
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