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Gentius
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Also known as Genthios

Gentius (, Génthios; 181–168 BC) was an Illyrian king who belonged to the Labeatan dynasty. He ruled in 181–168 BC, being the last attested Illyrian king. He was the son of Pleuratus III, a king who kept positive relations with Rome. The capital city of the Illyrian kingdom under Gentius was Scodra, now Shkodër, Albania.

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Born
1618
Died
1687
Works
1

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Royalty.name
Gentius
Royalty.image
Face of King Gentius on Ancient Illyrian coin.jpg
Royalty.caption
Coin of Gentius
Royalty.reign
181–168 BC
Royalty.predecessor
Pleuratus III
Royalty.successor
Ballaios (probable)
Royalty.queen
Etuta
Royalty.father
Pleuratus
Royalty.dynasty
Labeatai
Royalty.death_date
after 167 BC
Royalty.death_place
Italy

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Wikidata facts

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Face of King Gentius on Ancient Illyrian coin.jpg
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date of birth
0300-00-00
date of death
0200-00-00
Commons category
Gentius
significant place
Illyria
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Contents
  • Name
  • Biography
  • Relations with Rome
  • Alliance with the Dardani and Macedon
  • Rise to power
  • Third Illyrian War
  • Aftermath
  • Probable continuance
  • Legacy
  • See also
  • References
  • Bibliography

Gentius (, Génthios; 181–168 BC) was an Illyrian king who belonged to the Labeatan dynasty. He ruled in 181–168 BC, being the last attested Illyrian king. He was the son of Pleuratus III, a king who kept positive relations with Rome. The capital city of the Illyrian kingdom under Gentius was Scodra, now Shkodër, Albania.

In 180 BC, during his early reign, the Dalmatae and Daorsi declared themselves independent from his rule and the city of Rhizon abandoned him prior to his defeat, receiving immunity from the Romans. He married Etuta, the daughter of the Dardanian king Monunius II.

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