| Pleuratus III | |
|---|---|
| King | |
| King of Ardiaean | |
| Reign | c. 205 – c. 181 BC |
| Predecessor | Scerdilaidas |
| Successor | Gentius |
| Died | 181 BC |
| Spouse | Eurydice |
| Ancient Greek | Πλευρᾶτος |
| Dynasty | Ardiaean |
| Father | Scerdilaidas |
Pleuratus III (Ancient Greek: Πλευρᾶτος; ruled c. 205 – 181 BC) was a ruler of the Illyrian kingdom under the Labeatan dynasty.[1] He was the son of Scerdilaidas. Pleuratus continued his father's pro-Roman policy even more decidedly, so much that his loyalty to Rome was well known, even to other dynasts. He managed to extend the boundaries of the Illyrian State in the south when he was rewarded land annexed by Philip V of Macedon. He became one of the most prominent Illyrian kings of the time all because of his loyalty to the Romans.[2] Pleuratus was succeeded by his son Gentius, who was the last Illyrian king.[3]