Alcetas II of Macedon
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| Alcetas II | |
|---|---|
| King of Macedon | |
| Reign | 454–448 BC |
| Predecessor | Alexander I |
| Successor | |
| Wife |
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| Dynasty | Argead |
| Father | Alexander I |
| Mother | unknown |
| Religion | Ancient Greek religion |
Alcetas II (Ancient Greek: Ἀλκέτας, romanized: Alkétas; died 448 BC) was king of the ancient kingdom of Macedon.
Biography[]
Alcetas was the eldest son of Alexander I and an unknown queen; he was a grandson of Amyntas I and Eurydice. He became king of Macedon following the death of his father in 454 BC. His brothers were Perdiccas II and Prince Philip(pus). He was known for his alcohol dependence. After 6 years as king, he was killed by his nephew Archelaus. Alcetas's younger brother (Archelaus' father) Perdiccas then took over the Macedonian throne.
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Categories:
- 448 BC deaths
- 5th-century BC Macedonian monarchs
- 5th-century BC rulers
- 5th-century BC Macedonians
- Argead kings of Macedonia
- Murdered royalty of Macedonia (ancient kingdom)