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Dropion

Paionian king, son of Leon

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About Dropion

Dropion (Greek: Δροπίων; 250–230 BC) was the last known Paeonian king.

History He was the son of Leon of Paionia.

Irwin Merker suggests that when Demetrios II and the Aetolian League were at war, "Dropion was involved as an ally of Aitolia." Additionally, he states that "when Demetrios or Antigonos Doson created the Macedonian Koinon he was imitated by his northern neighbor Dropion who hoped in this way both to modernize the constitution of his Kingdom and to increase the support of his subjects."

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Important facts

Nationality
Paeonia

Frequently asked questions

Who was Dropion?

Paionian king, son of Leon

What nationality was Dropion?

Dropion's recorded nationality: Paeonia.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dropion

· Wikidata: Q5308451

· DBpedia: Dropion

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