Arcesilaus II of Cyrene | |
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King of Cyrenaica | |
Reign | 560-550 BC |
Predecessor | Battus II |
Successor | Learchus (pretender) |
Born | Cyrene |
Died | 550 BC Cyrene |
Spouse | Eryxo |
Issue | Battus III |
House | Battiadae |
Father | Battus II |
Religion | Greek polytheism |
Arcesilaus II of Cyrene, surnamed the Oppressor, the Severe or the Harsh (Greek: Ἀρκεσίλαος ὁ Χαλεπός, flourished 6th century BC), was the fourth Greek king of Cyrenaica and was a member of the Battiad dynasty. It was from his reign that the dynasty began to decline in power and influence.