| Alcetas I | |
|---|---|
| King of Epirus | |
| Reign | 390 - 370 BC |
| Predecessor | Tharrhypas |
| Successor | Neoptolemus I of Epirus |
| Issue | Neoptolemus I of Epirus Arybbas |
| House | Aeacidae |
| Father | Tharrhypas |
| Religion | Ancient Greek religion |
Alcetas I (Greek:Ἀλκέτας) (390/385 – 370 BC) was a king ofEpirus. He was the son ofTharrhypas.
Alcetas was expelled from his kingdom for unknown reasons, and took refuge withDionysius I of Syracuse, who assisted him in being reinstated.
After Alcetas' restoration, he allied himself with the Athenians and withJason of Pherae, the Tagus of Thessaly. In 373 BC he appeared inAthens with Jason, for the purpose of defending the Athenian generalTimotheus, who, through their influence, was acquitted.
Upon Alcetas' death, the kingdom was divided between his two sons,Neoptolemus I andArybbas.
| Preceded by | King of Epirus 390–370 BC | Succeeded by |
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