Neoptolemus II of Epirus
Appearance
Neoptolemus II | |
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King of Epirus | |
Reign | 302 - 297 BC[1] |
Predecessor | Pyrrhus I of Epirus |
Successor | Pyrrhus I of Epirus |
House | Aeacidae |
Father | Alexander I of Epirus |
Mother | Cleopatra of Macedon |
Religion | Ancient Greek religion |
Neoptolemus II(Greek:Νεοπτόλεμος; died 297 BC) was king of Epirus from 302 BC until his death.[2]He was the son of kingAlexander I of EpirusandCleopatra of Macedonia,his maternal grandparents werePhilip II of MacedonandOlympias.His maternal uncles includedAlexander the GreatandPhilip III of Macedon.His maternal aunts includedThessalonikeandCynane.
Neoptolemus came to the throne after the overthrow of his cousinPyrrhusin 302 BC. However, Pyrrhus returned five years later in 297 BC with the financial and military support of the Egyptian kingPtolemy I.After they initially agreed to rule together as co-kings, Neoptolemus was killed at the behest of Pyrrhus.[3]
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