Diadochi
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of Diadochi
Greek: successors
Example Sentences
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It was in 1582 that Nobunaga died in Kyoto, and in the quarrel which ensued after his death among his Diadochi, Hideyoshi remained as the final successor.
From An Introduction to the History of Japan by Hara, Katsuro
His Empire was divided into four parts; the four Diadochi were his successors.
From The Lost Ten Tribes, and 1882 by Wild, Joseph
One of the characteristics of the period of the Diadochi is the accumulation of capital and military force in the hands of individuals.
From Five Stages of Greek Religion by Murray, Gilbert
But the weight of argument seems to me to rest with those who believe that it was made at Rhodes in the time of the Diadochi.
From A History of Art for Beginners and Students Painting, Sculpture, Architecture by Waters, Clara Erskine Clement
The term is also applied to the descendants of the Diadochi, the successors of Alexander the Great.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various
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