Craterus of Macedon

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Craterus (Greek: Κρατερός), also called Crateuas, was King of Macedon for four days in 399 BC.

Craterus was a royal page and eromenos of King Archelaus I. In 399 BC he murdered his master and reigned for four days until he was killed by Archelaus' son Orestes.

Preceded by Archelaus I

King of Macedon 399 BC

Succeeded by Orestes

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