Perdiccas II of Macedon
Perdiccas II (Greek: Περδίκκας, romanized: Perdíkkas) was the king of Macedonia from 454 BC until his death in 413 BC. During the Peloponnesian War, he frequently switched sides between Sparta and Athens.
| Perdiccas II | |
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Silver tetrobol of Perdiccas II; the lion on the reverse alludes to the Nemean lion killed by Herakles, the mythical ancestor of the king. | |
| King of Macedonia | |
| Reign | 454–413 BC |
| Predecessor | Alexander I |
| Successor | Archelaus I |
| Born | ? |
| Died | 413 BC |
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| Issue | Archelaus I Aeropus II unknown son |
| Dynasty | Argead |
| Father | Alexander I |
| Mother | unknown |
| Religion | Ancient Greek religion |
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