| Bardylis II | |
|---|---|
| Reign | c. 295 – c. 290 BC |
| Predecessor | (?) Cleitus or Glaucias |
| Successor | (?) Monounios |
| Ancient Greek | Βάρδυλις |
| Father | Cleitus (presumably) |
Bardylis II (Ancient Greek: Βάρδυλις; ruled c. 295 – 290 BC) was an Illyrian king, and presumably the son of Cleitus, and grandson of Bardylis.[1][2] He was the father of Bircenna, wife of Pyrrhus of Epirus. Bardylis II is the only attested Illyrian king after Glaucias' death. He may have succeeded Glaucias on the throne as the grandson of Bardylis I, or alternatively he may have reigned independently after his father Cleitus somewhere in Dassaretia, in an area located nearer the Macedonian border.[1] At that time Bardylis II was evidently the most powerful king in Illyria who could unite the largest number of Illyrian tribes under his rule.[3]