Demetrius II Aetolicus
Demetrius II (Greek: Δημήτριος, romanized: Demetrios; c. 275 - 229 BC), also known as Demetrius "Aetolicus", was king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia from 239 until his death in 229 BC.
| Demetrius II Δημήτριος | |
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Bronze drachma likely struck during the reign of Demetrius. Obv.: Macedonian shield rev.: Macedonian helmet with ΒΑΣ[ΙΛΕΩΣ] imprinted along bottom. | |
| King of Macedonia | |
| Reign | 239–229 BC |
| Predecessor | Antigonus II Gonatas |
| Successor | Antigonus III Doson |
| Born | c. 275/4 BC |
| Died | 229 BC (aged c. 45) |
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| Issue | Apama III Philip V |
| Dynasty | Antigonid dynasty |
| Father | Antigonus II Gonatas |
| Mother | Phila |
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