Neoptolemus II of Epirus
Neoptolemus II of Epirus (Greek: Νεοπτόλεμος) (Born 331 BC, ruled 302-297 ВС) was a son of Alexander I of Epirus and Cleopatra of Macedonia.
His maternal grandparents were Philip II of Macedon and Olympias. His maternal uncles included Alexander the Great and Philip III of Macedon. His maternal aunts included Thessalonike and Cynane.
Neoptolemus was killed at the behest of his co-king and relative Pyrrhus.
| Preceded by Pyrrhus |
King of Epirus 302–297 BC |
Succeeded by Pyrrhus |
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