Aeropus II of Macedon

Aeropus II of Macedon (Greek: Ἀέροπος Βʹ ὁ Μακεδών), king of the ancient kingdom of Macedon, son of Perdiccas II was guardian of his nephew Orestes, the son of Aeropus's brother Archelaus I, reigned nearly five years from 399 BC.

Aeropus II
Silver stater of Aeropos II
King of Macedonia
Reign399–395 BC
PredecessorCrateuas
SuccessorArchelaus II
IssuePausanias of Macedon
DynastyArgead dynasty
FatherPerdiccas II
Motherunknown
ReligionAncient Greek religion

The first four years of this time he reigned jointly with Orestes, and the remainder alone. He was succeeded by Orestes' brother Archelaus II.[1]

References
  1. Diod. xiv. 37, 84; Dexippus, ap. Syncell. p. 263, a.; comp. Polyaen. ii. 1. § 17.
Preceded by
Crateuas		 King of Macedon
399–395 BC		 Succeeded by
Archelaus II



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