Seleucus I is also known as Seleucus Nicator, meaning "Seleucus the Victorious". He was a Macedonian general and one of the Diadochi, or Successors, of Alexander the Great. Another synonym for Seleucus I is Seleucus I of Babylon, referring to his capital city where he founded the Seleucid Empire. He is also sometimes referred to as Seleucus the Conqueror due to his military successes in expanding his empire. Some historians also refer to him as Seleucus I of Syria, as his empire encompassed much of the modern-day country. In Persian sources, he is known as Shalikashvili or Shah Malik, meaning "king governor".