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Antigonus III Doson vs Vetranio
Antigonus III Doson leads by 11.6 pts · 2 figures compared
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Antigonus III Doson
Emperor · Ancient
64.3Total
Vetranio
Emperor · Ancient
52.7Total
Basic Information
Born
-263
290
Died
-221
356
Era
Ancient
Ancient
Nationality
Macedon
Roman Empire
Occupation
Emperor
Emperor
Civilization
Western
Western
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
72.2
39.5
Political (20%)
53.8
51.6
Influence (20%)
70.7
59.4
Legacy (20%)
59.5
45.0
Leadership (15%)
76.8
81.3
Strategy (15%)
58.3
35.4
TOTAL
64.3
52.7
Antigonus III Doson — Complete Timeline
229 BC
Regency for Philip VPolitical Action◆ Major
After Demetrius II's death, Antigonus III Doson became regent for the infant Philip V. He effectively ruled Macedon, stabilizing the kingdom after the defeat and death of his predecessor.
RegencyMacedonian Stability
Impact: nationalconstructive
222 BC
Battle of SellasiaWar◆ Major
Antigonus III Doson led a coalition of Greek states to defeat the Spartan king Cleomenes III at Sellasia. This victory ended the Cleomenean War, restored Macedonian hegemony over the Peloponnese, and forced Sparta into submission.
Cleomenean WarSpartaMacedonian Hegemony
Impact: regionalconstructive
221 BC
Death from illnessOther◆ Major
Antigonus III Doson died suddenly from an illness, possibly tuberculosis, while campaigning against the Illyrians. His death ended a successful regency and left the throne to the young Philip V, who would later challenge Rome.
SuccessionIllness
Impact: nationaltragic
Vetranio — Complete Timeline
350 AD
Proclaimed emperor by Illyrian legionsPolitical Action◆ Major
After the death of Constans I, the Illyrian legions proclaimed the aged general Vetranio as emperor. Vetranio initially accepted the title to prevent the region from falling to the usurper Magnentius.
ProclamationUsurpationIllyria
Impact: regional
Abdicated peacefully before Constantius IIPolitical Action◆ Major
When Emperor Constantius II arrived in Illyria, Vetranio voluntarily abdicated before the assembled army. Constantius II accepted his resignation, allowed him to retire to private life in Bithynia, and spared his life.
AbdicationPeaceful TransitionConstantius II
Impact: regionalconstructive
Retired to BithyniaOther
After his abdication, Vetranio retired to a private estate in Bithynia provided by Constantius II. He lived there peacefully for several years, a rare example of a usurper who survived and was allowed to live in comfort.
RetirementBithyniaUsurper
Expert Analysis
Antigonus III Doson vs Vetranio: Historical Comparison This comprehensive analysis compares Antigonus III Doson (Emperor, Ancient era) and Vetranio (Emperor, Ancient era) across six quantitative dimensions of historical impact and achievement. The comparison evaluates both figures using the HistoryVersus v4.0 scoring system, which measures: Military capability (10% weight), Political governance (20%), Historical Influence (20%), Lasting Legacy (20%), Leadership effectiveness (15%), and Strategic innovation (15%). Each dimension is scored on a 0-100 scale using structured historical data including battle records, political reforms, territorial expansion, cultural impact, and institutional longevity. Antigonus III Doson holds a numerical advantage with a total composite score of 64 compared to Vetranio's 52. However, raw scores alone do not capture the full historical picture — the detailed dimension-by-dimension breakdown reveals where each figure excelled and where they fell short relative to their historical context. Explore the full comparison below to see the complete score breakdown across all six dimensions, side-by-side event timelines, and detailed analysis of their respective historical contributions.
Rankings
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Antigonus III DosonLeader
Mil: 72.2Pol: 53.8Inf: 70.7
64.3
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Vetranio
Mil: 39.5Pol: 51.6Inf: 59.4
52.7
+11.6 behind
How This Comparison Works
Algorithm
Each figure is scored on 6 dimensions (0—100 scale) based on structured historical data: Military (10%), Political (20%), Influence (20%), Legacy (20%), Leadership (15%), Strategy (15%). The weighted total produces the final ranking.
Data Sources
Scores are computed from structured sub-indicators in the database. Scale factors adjust for era (Ancient ×0.85, Modern ×1.0) and civilization size (Eastern ×1.05, Other ×0.80) to account for differences in population and military scale.
Maximum 3 Figures
Comparisons are limited to 2—3 figures to ensure readability and statistical meaningfulness.
Error Margins
±5 points per dimension — Sub-scores are derived from historical records with inherent uncertainty. Two figures within 5 points on a dimension should be considered roughly equivalent in that area.
Total Score Accuracy
±3 points overall — The weighted combination of 6 dimensions produces a total score with approximately ±3 points of uncertainty. Differences of less than 3 points are not statistically significant— the figures are effectively tied.
Known Limitations
- Historical records are incomplete and uneven across civilizations
- Figures from oral-tradition societies may be underrepresented
- Occupation labels can misclassify multi-role figures
- Scores measure capability and impact, not moral character
- Quantitative scoring is a comparison tool, not absolute truth
Capability Radar
Military (10%) — Battles & Warfare
Battles
65
10
Win Rate
70
10
Expansion
60
5
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
50
5
Diplomacy
65
20
Economy
50
5
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
30
5
Global
30
5
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
40
10
Longevity
35
5
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
55
5
Stability
60
20
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
65
15
Tactics
60
15
Reform
55
5
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