Pseudo-Philip/Pseudo-Perseus
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| Philip VII/Perseus II | |
|---|---|
| King of Macedonia | |
| Reign | 143 BC |
| Predecessor | Pseudo-Alexander |
| Successor | Roman conquest (Euephenes) |
| Died | 143 BC (likely) |
| Greek | Φίλιππος (Philippos) Περσεύς (Perseus) |
| House | Antigonid dynasty (claimed) |
| Father | Perseus of Macedon (claimed) |
Pseudo-Philip, also known as Pseudo-Perseus, was a Macedonian pretender who led an uprising against Roman rule in Macedonia in 143 BC. He claimed to be a son or descendant of King Perseus, the last ruler of the Antigonid dynasty.[1]
After the defeat of Perseus of Macedon at the Battle of Pydna in 168 BC, Rome dismantled the Antigonid monarchy. Macedonia was later transformed into a Roman province following the defeat of Andriscus (Pseudo-Philip) in 148 BC. Despite these measures, dynastic claims continued to serve as a focal point for resistance to Roman domination.[2]
