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Agron ( / ˈæɡrən, ˈæɡˌrɒn /; Ancient Greek: Ἄγρων) was an Illyrian king of the Ardiaean Kingdom in the 3rd century BC, ruling c. 250–231 BC. [1] .
In Illyria …most important rulers was King Agron (second half of the 3rd century bce), who, in alliance with Demetrius II of Macedonia, defeated the Aetolians (231). Agron, however, died suddenly, and during the minority of his son, his widow, Teuta, acted as regent. Queen Teuta attacked Sicily and the coastal Greek… Read More
Agron of Illyria: reigned from 250 BC to 230 BC (after his father Pleuratus II). In 231 BC, Agron possessed the most powerful land army and navy, of any of the kings who had reigned Illyria before him.
Illyria’s history is fairly well known from the First Illyrian War (239 – 228 BC) through the establishment by Rome of the province of Illyria (167 BC), but the most interesting period from this author’s point of view, that is, the period from the end of the 4th century to 230 BC (mention of Agron), is a veritable “Dark Ages”.
- Piotr Dyczek
Death of Agron of Illyria. This was a most unexpected relief to the Medionians. They met in public assembly and deliberated on the whole business, and especially as to the inscribing the arms reserved for dedication.
Jun 27, 2024 · The phrase of Appian implies that Pyrrhus held Dyrrachium, as he says Agron did; for it is an important place on the Ionian Gulf (cf. Zonaras ix. 25). There is also an indication that Pyrrhus penetrated as far at least as Scodra; for he took the capital of a tribe in Illyria (Frontin, . Strat. iii. 6.
King Agron may refer to: Agron of Illyria, King of the Ardiaean dynasty (Illyrian Kingdom) from 250 to 231 BC; Agron of Lydia, legendary fourth King of Maeonia
