Reign of Teuta of Illyria (jan 1, 231 BC – jan 1, 227 BC)
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231 BCE: Inherits throne from husband.
- Supports piratical activity of her subjects
- Subjects prey on Roman trade & grain shipments
- Expansion of Roman Republic sets aims on Illyria; seeks to also put an end on Illyrian piracy.
- 10 000s of Romans raid Illyrian towns, cities.
227 BCE: Forced to surrender but refused Roman rule. Circumstances of death unknown.
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