Perseus of Macedon

Monarch

2024 – 1969

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Who was Perseus of Macedon?

Perseus was the last king of the Antigonid dynasty, who ruled the successor state in Macedon created upon the death of Alexander the Great. He also has the distinction of being the last of the line, after losing the Battle of Pydna on 22 June 168 BC; subsequently Macedon came under Roman rule.

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Born
Apr 23, 2024
Also known as
  • 珀尔修斯
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Died
Dec 31, 1969
Alba Fucens

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on July 23, 2013

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