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Neoptolemus I of Epirus (Greek: Νεοπτόλεμος Α' Ηπείρου) (370–357 BC) was a Greek king of Epirus and son of Alcetas I, and father of Troas, Alexander I of Epirus and Queen Olympias. He was the maternal grandfather of Alexander the Great.
With Andromache, Helenus and Phoenix, Neoptolemus then sailed to the Epirot Islands and became the king of Epirus. By the enslaved Andromache , daughter of Cilician king Eëtion , Neoptolemus was the father of Molossos (and, according to the myth, therefore an ancestor of Olympias , the mother of Alexander the Great ), Pielus ...
Apr 7, 2023 · Neoptolemus – the Greek warrior who killed King Priam of Troy. Parents: Achilles and Deidamia. Sibling: Oneiros. Maternal grandparents: King Lycomedes of Scyros. Paternal grandparents: Thetis and Peleus, king of Phthia. Consort: Andromache, Hermione, Lanassa. Children: Pergamus, Molossus, Amphialus, and Pielus. Abode: Skyros. Other names: Pyrrhus.
Apr 27, 2022 · Neoptolemus I of Epirus (Greek: Νεοπτόλεμος Α' Ηπείρου) (370-357 BC) was a Greek king of Epirus and son of Alcetas I, and father of Troas, Alexander I of Epirus and Queen Olympias. He was a maternal grandfather of Alexander the Great.
Sep 19, 2023 · Upon his return to Epirus, Neoptolemus found himself embroiled in a series of conflicts. His claim to the throne was contested, leading to political intrigue and battles. His decisions, often driven by a mix of youthful impetuosity and the weight of his legacy, shaped the future of his kingdom.
- Molossus, Pergamus, Pielus
- Andromache, Hermione
- Achilles and Deidamia
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Neoptolemus I of Epirus (Greek: Νεοπτόλεμος Α' Ηπείρου) (370–357 BC) was a Greek king of Epirus and son of Alcetas I, and father of Troas, Alexander I of Epirus and Queen Olympias. He was the maternal grandfather of Alexander the Great.
Alexander I of Epirus ( Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος Α'; c. 370 BC [1] – 331 BC), also known as Alexander Molossus ( Ἀλέξανδρος ὁ Μολοσσός ), was a king of Epirus (343/2–331 BC) of the Aeacid dynasty. [2] [3] As the son of Neoptolemus I and brother of Olympias, Alexander I was an uncle, and a brother-in-law, of Alexander the Great.
