Orestes of Macedon
King of Macedonia from 400/399 to 398/397 BC
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Orestes (Ancient Greek: Ὀρέστης, romanized: Oréstēs), was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and son of Archelaus I[3][4] He reigned from 400/399 to 398/7 BC, when his guardian (epitropos)[b] and uncle, Aeropus II, killed or deposed him.[3][6] Aeropus thereafter reigned alone until his death in 394/3 BC.
| Orestes | |
|---|---|
| King of Macedonia | |
| Reign | 400/399–398/7 BC[1] |
| Predecessor | Archelaus |
| Successor | Aeropus II |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | 398/7 BC |
| Dynasty | Argead |
| Father | Archelaus |
| Mother | Cleopatra[a] |
| Religion | Ancient Greek religion |
