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Deidamia II of Epirus

Ruler of Epirus: daughter of Pyrrhus II, sister of Nereis and Pyrrhus III

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Deidamia II of Epirus was a monarch.

Deidamia or Deidameia (, ) or Laodamia (, ) (died 233 BC of Pyrrhus II of Epirus, king of Epirus.

After the death of her father and that of her uncle Ptolemy, she was the last surviving representative of the royal Aeacid dynasty in Epirus. supported her, and with the aid of the mercenaries she briefly took Ambracia.

When the Epirots sued for peace as suppliants, she granted it only on condition that they acknowledged her hereditary rights, and the honours of her ancestors. But some of the Epirots plotted against her and bribed Nestor, one of Alexander's guards, to murder her. Nestor returned without accomplishing his purpose and she fled for refuge in the temple of Artemis Hegemone , but was murdered on the altar in the sanctuary by Milon , a man already responsible of killing his own mother Philotera who shortly after this crime committed suicide. According to Polyaenus, she said to Milon before he murdered her: "Slaughter, thou matricide, on slaughter raise" .

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Important facts

Born
Epirus
Died
Ambracia
Occupation
Nationality
Epirus
Positions held
King of Epirus
Also known as
Deidameia, Laodamia

Family & relationships

Parent
Pyrrhus II of Epirus

Frequently asked questions

Who was Deidamia II of Epirus?

ruler of Epirus: daughter of Pyrrhus II, sister of Nereis and Pyrrhus III

When was Deidamia II of Epirus born?

Deidamia II of Epirus was born in Epirus.

When did Deidamia II of Epirus die?

Deidamia II of Epirus died in Ambracia.

What was Deidamia II of Epirus's occupation?

Deidamia II of Epirus was a monarch.

What nationality was Deidamia II of Epirus?

Deidamia II of Epirus's recorded nationality: Epirus.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Deidamia II of Epirus

· Wikidata: Q2993209

· DBpedia: Deidamia II of Epirus

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