Pyrrhus II of Epirus
Pyrrhus II (Greek: Πύρρος) was the son of Olympias II and Alexander II of Epirus. He was a brother of Ptolemy and Phthia of Macedon. He ruled as king of Epirus from 242 BC to 237 BC. He had two daughters: Deidamia II who was the last ruler of the Aeacid Dynasty and Nereis who married Gelon of Syracuse.
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Tribes of Epirus in antiquity
| Pyrrhus II | |
|---|---|
| King of Epirus | |
| Reign | 242 - 238 BC |
| Predecessor | Alexander II of Epirus |
| Successor | Ptolemy of Epirus |
| Issue | Deidamia II of Epirus Nereis of Epirus |
| House | Aeacidae |
| Father | Alexander II of Epirus |
| Mother | Olympias II of Epirus |
| Religion | Ancient Greek religion |
References
- Smith, William (editor); Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, "Olympias (2)", Boston, (1867)
- Smith, William (editor); Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, "Deidameia (2)", Boston, (1867)
| Preceded by Alexander II |
King of Epirus 242– 238 BC |
Succeeded by Ptolemy |
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