Agis
King of the Paeonians in ca. 358, a contemporary of Philip II of Macedon
About Agis
Agis was a king.
Agis (; died 359/358 BC) was king of the Paeonia in the early 4th century BC, until his death in 359/358 BC.
History Agis ruled as king of Paeonia. He was also a pretender to the Macedonian throne in a time of instability after the death of Perdiccas III of Macedon. In 360–359 BC, Paeonians led by Agis were launching raids into Macedon (Diodorus XVI. 2.5) in support of an Illyrian invasion. He was a contemporary of Philip II of Macedon. After his death in 359/358 BC, he was succeeded by Lyppeius, who became subject to Philip II in 356 BC.
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Who was Agis?
King of the Paeonians in ca. 358, a contemporary of Philip II of Macedon
When did Agis die?
Agis died in 358 BC.
What was Agis's occupation?
Agis was a king.
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