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Pyrrhus became king of Epirus in 306 BC at the age of 13, but was dethroned by Cassander four years later. He saw action during the Wars of the Diadochi and regained his throne in 297 BC with the support of Ptolemy I Soter.
Pyrrhus (born 319 bce —died 272, Argos, Argolis) was the king of Hellenistic Epirus whose costly military successes against Macedonia and Rome gave rise to the phrase “Pyrrhic victory.” His Memoirs and books on the art of war were quoted and praised by many ancient authors, including Cicero.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aug 27, 2018 · King Pyrrhus was the king of the most powerful tribe in Epirus (a region now split between north-west Greece and Southern Albania) and reigned intermittently between 306 and 272 BC.
- Tristan Hughes
Mar 15, 2016 · Pyrrhus was a king of Epirus who fought against Macedon and Rome in the 3rd century BCE. He was a skilled general who gave his name to a 'Pyrrhic victory' and expanded his kingdom in the Balkans and Italy.
- Mark Cartwright
Learn about Pyrrhus, the king of Epirus who fought against Rome and inspired the phrase "Pyrrhic victory". Discover his life, battles, legacy and death in this article.
Jul 4, 2024 · Pyrrhus of Epirus (319/318–272 BC) was an ancient Greek general and statesman, widely regarded by his contemporaries and modern historians alike as one of the greatest military minds of antiquity. Pyrrhus is best known for waging war against the Romans.
Learn about Pyrrhus of Epirus, a mercenary leader who fought against the Romans in southern Italy in the 4th century bc. Discover his army, tactics, and legacy, and why he earned the phrase "pyrrhic victory".
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