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Antigonus II Gonatas
Antigonus II Gonatas () ( – 239 BC) was a powerful ruler who solidified the position of the Antigonid dynasty in Macedon after a long period defined by anarchy and chaos and acquired fame for his victory over the Gauls who had invaded the Balkans.
Birth and family.
Antigonus Gonatas was born around 319 BC, probably in Gonnoi in Thessaly unless "Gonatas" is derived from an iron plate protecting the knee (Ancient Greek "gonu", genitive "gonatos"). He was related
these bases he tried, without much success, to aid the Athenians against Antigonus II Gonatas, King of Macedon. He may have been the defeated Ptolemaic commander at the Battle of Cos, which marked the end of Ptolemaic thalassocracy.
Early life and career.
Patroclus' early life is obscure; nothing is known of his family apart from the name of his father, Patron. He certainly held various offices in the service of Ptolemy II, in which he must have distinguished himself for his ability and loyalty, particularly