Aeropus I (Ancient Greek:Ἀέροπος,romanized: Aéropos;fl. c. 563 BC) was king[a] of theancient Greek kingdom ofMacedon. He was a member of theArgead dynasty and son ofPhilip I.[3] By allowing thirty years for the span of an average generation from the beginning ofArchelaus' reign in 413 BC, British historianNicholas Hammond estimated that Aeropus ruled around 563 BC.[4]
| Aeropus I | |
|---|---|
| King of Macedonia | |
| Reign | 6th century BC |
| Predecessor | Philip I |
| Successor | Alcetas |
| Spouse | unknown |
| Issue | Alcetas |
| Dynasty | Argead |
| Father | Philip I |
| Mother | unknown |
| Religion | Ancient Greek religion |
Reign
editAt the start of Aeropus's reign, theThracians andIllyrians were ravaging the country of Macedon, and had achieved a number of successful victories over theMacedonians. Eventually, despairing about their inability to achieve a victory over their enemies, and believing that they could only be victorious if they fought in the presence of their king, the army carried the infant Aeropus with them into battle. His presence stiffened the resistance of the soldiers, and they forced the Thracians and Illyrians to flee, eventually retreating entirely from Macedon.[5]
According toPlutarch, Aeropus constructed tables and lamp-stands in his spare time.[6]
No further details of his reign are recorded.
His wife's name is unknown.
References
editNotes
edit- ^While Greeks such asDemosthenes andAristotle referred to them as such, there is no evidence that any Macedonian ruler prior toAlexander III used an official royal title (basileus).[1][2]
Citations
edit- ^Errington, R.M. (1974). "Macedonian 'Royal Style' and Its Historical Significance".The Journal of Hellenic Studies.94: 20.
- ^King, Carol (2010). "Macedonian Kingship and Other Political Institutions". In Roisman, Joseph; Worthington, Ian (eds.).A Companion to Ancient Macedonia. Wiley-Blackwell. p. 375.
- ^"Herodotus, The Histories, Book 8, chapter 139, section 1".www.perseus.tufts.edu. Retrieved2023-02-28.
- ^N.G.L., Hammond; Griffith, G.T. (1979).A History of Macedonia Volume II: 550–336 B.C. Oxford: Clarendon Press. p. 4.
- ^Farr, EdwardHistory of the Macedonians (Robert Carter & Brothers, New York, 1850), p. 37
- ^Plutarch."Life of Demetrius".
Aeropus I of Macedon | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | King of Macedon c. 563 BC | Succeeded by |
 | Thisancient Greek biographical article is astub. You can help Wikipedia byexpanding it. |
This article related to ancient Greek royalty is astub. You can help Wikipedia byexpanding it. |