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Antipatrid Dynasty of Macedon

Background

The Antipatrid dynasty /ænˈtɪpətrɪd/ was a dynasty of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon founded by Cassander, the son of Antipater, who declared himself King of Macedon in 302 BC. This dynasty did not last long; in 294 BC it was swiftly overthrown by the Antigonid dynasty.Members of the Antipatrid dynasty:AntipaterCassander (302–297 BC)Philip IV of Macedon (297 BC)Alexander V of Macedon (297–294 BC)Antipater II of Macedon (296–294 BC)Antipater Etesias (279 BC)External linksList of the Kings of Macedonia

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