Attalid
any of a line of kings, usually named Attalus orEumenes, that ruled Pergamum, in Asia Minor, 282–133 b.c.
Historical Examples
In Aeolis, of course, the centre of gravity moved to the Attalid capital, Pergamum.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 Various
The Attalid kings, the founders of Pergamon, cared only for splendid buildings splendidly adorned.
Ancient Town-Planning F. Haverfield
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(Soter) king of Pergamum 241–197 b.c.
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- Attalus iii
(Philometor) king of Pergamum 138–133 b.c.
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