Gentius

Genthius (Greek Γένθιος, Latin form: Gentius ) was the last Illyrian king. He reigned 180-168 BC in Scodra and belonged to the tribe of Association of Labeaten. He was the son of King Pleuratos II

At the beginning of his reign, 180 made ​​the Delmats of the Labeaten independently. 171 he was allied with the Romans against Macedon. 169 he formed an alliance with the king of Macedon Perseus. Genthius did capture two Roman envoys and devastated the area of the cities of Apollonia and Dyrrachium, who were allied with the Romans. 168 he was defeated by a Roman army under the command of the praetor Lucius Anicius Gallus before Shkodra, captured and taken to Rome. As a defeated enemy had Genthius 167 participate in the triumph of Anicius Gallus. After that, he was interned in Iguvium. His date of death is unknown, but there are the ruins of his tomb.

He married Etuta (or Etleua ) the daughter of Dardans Monunios.

According to Pliny the Elder is said to have discovered the first the healing power of gentian, Gentiana is called after him.

He is pictured on the back of the 50 - Lek coin.

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• Titus Livius, 43,19,3