Attalus III

noun

1. Philometor, king of Pergamum 138–133 b.c.

Example Sentences

With the death of King Attalus III in 133 B.C., the settlement was bestowed on the Roman Republic and, a century later, incorporated into the Empire.

From New York Times

The legacy to the Roman people of the kingdom and treasures of Attalus III. of Pergamum gave him an opportunity.

From Project Gutenberg

Greater attention was given to the subject in the Alexandrian period; a long list of names is given by Varro and Columella, amongst them Hiero II. and Attalus III.

From Project Gutenberg

An independent kingdom was founded at Pergamum, 283 B.C., which lasted until Attalus III.,

From Project Gutenberg

The whole south coast-line of the Troad is seen, and in the south-east the ancient territory of Pergamum, from whose masters the possession of Assus passed to Rome by the bequest of Attalus III.

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