Pyrrhus
King
Pyrrhus was a Greek king and statesman of the Hellenistic period. He was king of the Molossians, of the royal Aeacid house, and later he became king of Epirus. He was one of the strongest opponents of early Rome, and had been regarded as one of... Wikipedia
Born: Epirus
Died: 272 BC, Argos, Greece
Parents: Aeacides of Epirus and Phthia of Epirus
Spouse: Antigone of Epirus (m. 300 BC–295 BC), Lanassa (m. 295 BC–291 BC), and Bircenna (m. 292 BC–272 BC)
Grandchildren: Pyrrhus II of Epirus, Ptolemy of Epirus, and Phthia of Macedon
Grandparents: Arybbas of Epirus, Menon IV of Pharsalus, and Troas
Great grandchildren: Pyrrhus III of Epirus, Deidamia II of Epirus, and Nereis of Epirus
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Jul 24, 2023 · Pyrrhus of Epirus, widely respected and feared by his contemporaries, was a legendary figure in the ancient world.