Orestes (Macedonia)
Orestes , was the son of Archelaos I of Macedonia and Cleopatra . When Orestes became king of Macedonia, he was still a child, so Aeropos II , his guardian, took over the affairs of state for him. Diodorus reports that Orestes was murdered after four years of joint rule by Aeropos.
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- Diodorus Siculus, 14, 37.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Crateros |
King of Macedonia 399–396 BC Chr. |
Autonomous rule of Aeropos II. |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Orestes |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Son of Archelaus I of Macedonia |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 4th century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 396 BC Chr. |