About Amyntas IV of Macedon
Lived 365 BC – 336 BC (aged 28–29). Amyntas IV of Macedon was a monarch.
Amyntas IV (Greek: Ἀμύντας Δ΄) was a titular king of the kingdom of Macedonia in 359 BC and member of the Argead dynasty.
Biography Amyntas was a son of King Perdiccas III of Macedon. He was born in about 365 BC.
After his father's death in 359 BC he became king, but he was only a child. His uncle, Philip II of Macedon, who was Perdiccas' brother, became his tutor and regent. In that same year, Philip declared himself king of Macedonia, expropriating his young nephew.
Amyntas was not judged as dangerous enough to be a menace to Philip, who even gave him his daughter Cynane in marriage. The succession of Amyntas' cousin Alexander in 336 BC changed things — Alexander immediately had Amyntas executed.
Eurydice II of Macedon was Amyntas' daughter.
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Who was Amyntas IV of Macedon?
King of Macedonia (c.365 BC-335 BC)
When was Amyntas IV of Macedon born?
Amyntas IV of Macedon was born in 365 BC.
When did Amyntas IV of Macedon die?
Amyntas IV of Macedon died in 336 BC.
What was Amyntas IV of Macedon's occupation?
Amyntas IV of Macedon was a monarch.
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