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Macedon or Macedonia was an old kingdom in northern Greece. It was located near other kingdoms like Epirus to its west and Thrace to its east.

For a long time, Macedon was the most powerful kingdom in the Near East and even reached parts of modern-day Pakistan. This happened after Alexander the Great conquered much of the world known to Europeans back then. This important time in Greek history is called the Hellenistic period. Later, the powerful Roman Empire took control of Macedon.

Who Were the Kings of Macedon?

Macedon had many kings from different royal families, also known as dynasties. These kings ruled for hundreds of years, shaping the kingdom's history and power.

The Argead Dynasty

The Argead family was the first major dynasty to rule Macedon. They were in charge for a very long time, from around 808 BC until 306 BC. Many famous kings came from this family, including Philip II and his son, Alexander the Great.

Here are some of the kings from the Argead Dynasty:

The Antipatrid Dynasty

After the Argead family, the Antipatrid Dynasty took over. This family was founded by Cassander, who was one of Alexander the Great's generals. They ruled for a shorter period.

Here are some kings from the Antipatrid Dynasty:

The Antigonid Dynasty

The Antigonid Dynasty was another important family that ruled Macedon. They also came from one of Alexander the Great's generals, Antigonus I Monophthalmus. This dynasty ruled until Macedon was conquered by the Romans.

Here are some kings from the Antigonid Dynasty:

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