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Amyntas III (Ancient Greek: Ἀμύντας) was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia from 393/2 to 388/7 BC and again from 387/6 to 370 BC. He was a member of the Argead dynasty through his father Arrhidaeus, a son of Amyntas, one of the sons of Alexander I. His most famous son is Philip II, father of Alexander the Great.
Amyntas III (or II) was the king of Macedonia from about 393 to 370/369 bce. His skillful diplomacy created a minor role for Macedonia in Greek affairs and prepared the way for its emergence as a great power under his son Philip II (ruled 359–336).
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Apr 27, 2022 · Amyntas III (Greek: Ἀμύντας Γ΄, - 370 BC) son of Arrhidaeus and father of Philip II, was king of Macedon in 393 BC, and again from 392 to 370 BC. He came to the throne after the ten years of confusion which followed the death of Archelaus I, the patron of art and literature.
- Gygaia, Eurydice, Queen Consort of Macedonia
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- "Αμύντας Γ' Αργαίαδος της Μακεδονίας"
- Pella, Macedonia, Greece
Amyntas continued to maintain his independence by siding with the powers ascendant in Greece, including first Athens and then Thessaly, under its tyrant Jason of Pherae (ruled c. 385–370); issued coins in ancient Macedon.
Feb 21, 2023 · Amyntas III was king of Macedonia from 393 BC to 370 BC. He regained his throne with the help of Thessalians after being driven out by the Illyrians. Amyntas established alliances with the Chalcidian League and the Odrysians to strengthen his country.
Amyntas III (Greek: Ἀμύντας Γ΄; died 370 BC), was a Macedonian king of Macedon in 393 BC, and again from 392 to 370 BC. He was the son of Arrhidaeus and grandson of Amyntas, one of the sons of Alexander I. [1] His most famous son is Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. He is historically considered the founder of the unified ...
Apr 26, 2022 · The mythological founder of the dynasty was King Caranus but it was under Philip II of Macedon (382-226 BCE) that the Macedonian territories were greatly enlarged. Philip's son Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE) then went much further, ultimately conquering Persia and reaching India.
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