| Pleurias | |
|---|---|
| Reign | c. 337 – c. 335 BC |
| Ancient Greek | Πλευρίας |
Pleurias (Ancient Greek Πλευρίας; ruled c. 337 – 335 BC) was an Illyrian king.[1] According to some scholars Pleurias was probably king of the Autariatae.[2] An Illyrian king called Pleurias is mentioned only in Diodorus (16.93.6). The name is elsewhere unattested in ancient sources, hence some scholars have identified him with Pleuratos,[1] which is on the contrary a very common name among Illyrians.
According to Diodorus' historical account, in 337 BC Pleurias almost succeeded in killing Philip II of Macedon when he was on his Balkan campaigns.[3][2]
- ^ a b Howe, Müller & Stoneman 2017, p. 98: "Diodorus calls the Illyrian king against whom the Macedonians fought on this occasion 'Pleurias', a name that is elsewhere unattested. Hence, there has been a temptation to identify him with Pleuratos, the Illyrian king named by Didymus (on the authority of Marsyas of Pella?)."
- ^ a b The Cambridge Ancient History, Volume 6: The Fourth Century BC by D. M. Lewis, ISBN 0-521-23348-8, 1994, page 785
- ^ Readings in Greek History: Sources and Interpretations by D. Brendan Nagle and Stanley M. Burstein, 2006, page 245: "For a few days later, when Philip joined battle with Pleurias, the king of the Illyrians,..."