Halcyoneus

Macedonian prince and general, son of Antigonus Gonatas

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Also known as Alcyoneus son of Antigonus II

Born: 3rd century BCE
Died: 3rd century BCE
Citizenship: Macedonia
Occupation: military personnel
Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek

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Halcyoneus or Alcyoneus was, as a son of Antigonus II Gonatas, king of Macedonia, a Macedonian prince of the Antigonid dynasty. He participated, with his father and Macedon's Spartan allies, in the fight against Pyrrhus of Epirus for control of the Peloponnese, and died in battle at an unspecified later date.

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Sex or gender: male
Father: Antigonus II Gonatas
Mother: Demo
Student of: Persaeus
Manner of death: death in battle

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