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Demetrius II (Greek: Δημήτριος, romanized: Demetrios; c. 275 - 229 BC), also known as Demetrius Aetolicus, was king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia from 239 until his death in 229 BC.
Demetrius II was the king of Macedonia from 239 to 229 bc. Demetrius gained distinction as a boy by defeating and dethroning Alexander of Epirus, thus saving Macedonia (c. 263). On his accession he was faced by an Aetolian and Achaean coalition, later joined by an Epirote League.
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Demetrius II Aetolicus (also spelled Aitolikos) was a king of Macedon who ruled during the 3rd century BCE. His reign was characterized by significant military and political challenges, including conflicts with neighboring states and internal strife.
Demetrius marries Phthia, daughter of Alexander II of Epirus (his first wife, Stratonice II, returns to Syria); Demetrius occupies southern Epirus, which he uses against Aetolia, which also has to give up Boeotia
Most commonly, 'Aetolicus' is identified with Demetrius II of Macedonia (240/239-230/229 B. C.) and the ravaging held to be an episode in the 'Demet- riac War' which he waged against the Achaean and Aetolian Leagues9.
Apr 26, 2022 · Demetrius II Aetolicus (Greek: Δημήτριος ὁ Αἰτωλικός) son of Antigonus II Gonatas and Phila, reigned as king of Macedonia from the winter of 239 to 229 BC. He belonged to the Antigonid dynasty and was born in 275 BC.
Demetrius II of Macedon. Ill-fated king of Macedonia & Greece, whose unsuccessful attempts to maintain control of the territory united by his father ( Antigonus Gonatas) weakened the influence of the Antigonid dynasty in Mediterranean politics.
