Eumenes I

After the death of the king he followed the fortunes of his friend and fellow-countryman Eumenes.

After two indecisive battles in Iran, Eumenes was betrayed by his own soldiers to Antigonus and put to death.

The younger sons continued in a private station, but Eumenes, the elder, was king.

He also sent letters, ordering Neoptolemus and Alketas to place themselves under the orders of Eumenes.