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Perdiccas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (399 words) |
 | As the commander of a battalion of heavy phalanx infantry, Perdiccas distinguished himself at the conquest of Thebes (335 BC), where he was severely wounded. |
| In the settlement made after Alexander's death (323 BC) Alexander's generals agreed that Philip III of Macedon, an epileptic bastard son of Alexander's father Philip II of Macedon, and the unborn child of Alexander's wife Roxana should be recognized as joint kings. |
| Perdiccas was assassinated by his officers (Peithon, Antigenes, and Seleucus) sometime between 21 May and 19 June of 320 BC. |
| Perdiccas III of Macedon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (119 words) |
| Perdiccas III was king of Macedonia from 365 to 359 BC, succeeding his brother Alexander II. |
| Son of Amyntas III and Eurydice, he was underage when Alexander II was killed by Ptolemy of Aloros, who then ruled as regent. |
| Perdiccas was killed in a battle against Bardylis, and was succeeded by his infant son, Amyntas IV. |
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