Ptolemy I of Macedon

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Ptolemy of Aloros was an envoy, sent by King Amyntas III, to Athens c. 375-373 BC. After Amyntas' death, he began a liaison with his widow, Eurydice. In 368 BC, he assassinated her son, his predecessor Alexander II in order to gain control of the throne. This caused a stir in the families of Macedon, which called in Pelopidas of Thebes to reestablish peace. As part of the peace settlement, Philip, Alexander II's brother, was taken as hostage to Thebes.

Ptolemy ruled as a regent for Perdiccas III until Perdiccas killed him in 365 BC.

It is suggested that Ptolemy was descended from Amyntas brother of Menelaus, son of Alexander I.


Preceded by:
Alexander II
King of Macedon
368–365 BC
Succeeded by:
Perdiccas III


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