Argaeus II of Macedon
| Argaeus II of Macedon | |
|---|---|
Archelaus I | |
| Religion | Ancient Greek religion |
Argaeus II (
War with Amyntas III
Argaeus II was a son of
Again pretender?
35 years later, in 359, another Argaeus or Argeus appeared as a pretender to the throne; he may have been the same person as Argaeus II of Macedon. This Argaeus had persuaded the Athenians to support his claim to the Macedonian throne, but Philip II, who had just succeeded to the regency of the kingdom, persuaded the Athenians to remain inactive.
With a force of mercenaries, some Macedonian exiles and a number of Athenian troops (who were permitted to join the Macedonians by their general, Manlias), Argaeus made an attempt to take Aegae, but was repulsed. On his retreat to Methone, he was intercepted by Philip and defeated. Argaeus was either killed in the battle or executed afterward.[3]
References
- ^ Palairet 2016, p. 29
- ISBN 978-0-19-251848-4.
- ISBN 0-8108-4099-5
Bibliography
- Palairet, Michael (2016). Macedonia: A Voyage through History. Vol. 1, (From Ancient Times to the Ottoman Invasions). Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ISBN 9781443888431.
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| Argead dynasty | ||
| Antipatrid dynasty | ||
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| Antigonid dynasty | ||
| Post-Conquest Rebel Kings |
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