Alcetas II of Macedon

Alcetas II
King of Macedon
Reign	454–448 BC
Predecessor	Alexander I
Successor	Perdiccas II
Wife	unknown
Dynasty	Argead
Father	Alexander I
Mother	unknown
Religion	Ancient Greek religion

Alcetas II (Greek: Ἀλκέτας B' ὁ Μακεδών; died 448 BC) was king of the ancient kingdom of Macedon.

Biography

Alcetas was the eldest son of Alexander I and an unknown queen; he was a grandson of Amyntas I and Eurydice. He became king of Macedon following the death of his father in 454 BC. His brothers were Perdiccas II and Prince Philip(pus). He was known for his alcohol dependence. After 6 years as king, he was killed by his nephew Archelaus. Alcetas's younger brother (Archelaus' father) Perdiccas then took over the Macedonian throne.

References

• Plato, Gorgias, 470d–471e