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Alcetas II of Macedon

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Alcetas II of Macedon The Great
King of Macedonia
Reign454–448 BC
PredecessorAlexander I
Successor
Wife
  • unknown
DynastyArgead
FatherAlexander I
Motherunknown
ReligionAncient Greek religion

Alcetas II of Macedon (Ancient Greek: Ἀλκέτας, romanizedAlkétas; died 448 BC) was king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia.

Biography

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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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Preceded by King of Macedon
454–448 BC
Succeeded by