Alexander I of Macedon

Alexander I
Silver obol of Alexander I, struck c. 460–450 BC. Obv.: young male head wearing petasos; rev.: incuse square with four sections.
King of Macedon
Reignc. 498/497–454 BC
PredecessorAmyntas I
SuccessorPerdiccas II
Born?
Died454 BC
Spouseunknown
Issue
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DynastyArgead
FatherAmyntas I

Alexander I (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, romanized: Alexandros; died 454 BC), also known as Alexander the Philhellene (Ancient Greek: φιλέλλην; lit. 'loving of Greece' or 'Hellenic patriot'),[1][2] was king[a] of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia from 498/497 BC until his death in 454 BC. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Perdiccas II.

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