Euephenes
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| Euephenes | |
|---|---|
| King of Macedonia | |
| Reign | 93 BC |
| Predecessor | Pseudo-Philip/Pseudo-Perseus |
| Successor | final Roman conquest |
| Greek | Εὐφάντης (Euephenes) |
Euephenes (Ancient Greek: Εὐφάντης; fl. 93 BC) was a Macedonian rebel and pretender who attempted to lead an uprising against Roman rule in the province of Macedonia during the late Roman Republic.
The status he claimed is debated, but it is thought that he stylised himself as a king, since he claimed Antigonid heritage; however, the link to the family is unproven and was likely fabricated to gather support.[citation needed]
Following Rome's victory in the Fourth Macedonian War (150–148 BC), the Macedonian monarchy was abolished and Macedonia reorganized as a Roman province in 146 BC. Although Roman administration brought relative stability, resentment toward foreign rule persisted, giving rise to sporadic revolts and dynastic pretenders in the following decades.[1]
