Caravantius, an Illyrian, was half brother[1] to Gentius, the last Illyrian king of the Ardiaean State.[2] In 168 BC he fought[3] with his brother against the Cavii.

References

  1. ↑ The Illyrians by J. J. Wilkes, 1992, ISBN 0-631-19807-5, From Index, "Caravantius, half-brother of Gentius"
  2. ↑ The Illyrians by J. J. Wilkes, 1992, ISBN 0-631-19807-5, page 173, "... After detaching 1000 infantry and 50 horsemen under his half- brother Caravantius to deal with the Cavi, otherwise unknown, Gentius advanced south for five miles and proceeded to attack 2O Livy 43. ..."
  3. ↑ The Illyrians by J. J. Wilkes, 1992, ISBN 0-631-19807-5, page 174, "... Illyrian navy sent to attack supply-routes, and the story resumes with Gentius trapped in Scodra and hoping for relief from Caravantius. ..."

Bibliography

  • The Illyrians by J. J. Wilkes, 1992 ISBN 0-631-19807-5
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