Person

Agron

r. c. 250–231 BCE · 3rd century BCE · Also known as Agron of Illyria

Agron was king of the Ardiaean kingdom of Illyria from about 250 to 231 BCE. He built up a strong fleet and army and extended his power along the eastern Adriatic coast, and in 231 BCE, as an ally of Macedon, his forces defeated the Aetolians at Medion. After his sudden death his widow Teuta ruled as regent for his young son Pinnes.

Agron
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

TaulantiiIllyrian Kingdom

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