Alexander I the Molossian: Leading the Prosperous Federate of Epirus

Alexander I the Molossian or Molossus was born in about 370 B.C.E. and was king of the Molossians and Epirus circa 350-331. He was the son of Neoptolemus I (r. 370-360) and brother of Olympias of Epirus and Troas. Alexander was a member of the royal house of the Aeacidae.  Youth  In 360, Arybbas, uncle of Alexander, assumed sole kingship […]