Arcesilaus II of Cyrene
Arcesilaus II of Cyrene, surnamed the Oppressor, the Severe or the Harsh (Greek: Ἀρκεσίλαος ὁ Χαλεπός, flourished 6th century BC), was the fourth Greek king of Cyrenaica and was a member of the Battiad dynasty. It was from his reign that the dynasty began to decline in power and influence.
| Arcesilaus II of Cyrene | |
|---|---|
| King of Cyrenaica | |
| Reign | 560-550 BC |
| Predecessor | Battus II |
| Successor | Learchus (pretender) |
| Born | Cyrene |
| Died | 550 BC Cyrene |
| Spouse | Eryxo |
| Issue | Battus III |
| House | Battiadae |
| Father | Battus II |
| Religion | Greek polytheism |
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