Aeropus I of Macedon

Aeropus I
Title	King of Macedon
Predecessor	Philip I of Macedon
Successor	Alcetas I of Macedon
Religion	Ancient Greek religion
Spouse	unknown
Children	Alcetas I of Macedon
Parents	Philip I unknown queen

Aeropus I of Macedon (Greek: Ἀέροπος Αʹ ὁ Μακεδών) was the son of Philip I, the great-grandson of Perdiccas I, the first king of Macedon, and the father of Alcetas.

Reign

At the start of Aeropus's reign, the Thracians and Illyrians were ravaging the country of Macedon, and had achieved a number of successful victories over the Macedonians. Eventually, despairing about their inability to achieve a victory over their enemies, and believing that they could only be victorious if they fought in the presence of their king, the army carried the infant Aeropus with them into battle. His presence stiffened the resistance of the soldiers, and they forced the Thracians and Illyrians to flee, eventually retreating entirely from Macedon.

No further details of his reign are recorded.

His wife's name is unknown.

Succession

Aeropus I Argead dynasty Died: 575 BC
Royal titles
Preceded by Philip I	King of Macedon 602 BC – 576 BC	Succeeded by Alcetas I

References

• Farr, Edward History of the Macedonians (Robert Carter & Brothers, New York, 1850), pg. 37
• Herod., viii. 139.