Caravantius, an Illyrian, was half brother to

Gentius Gentius (, ''Génthios''; 181–168 BC) was an Illyrian king who belonged to the Labeatan dynasty. He ruled in 181–168 BC, being the last attested Illyrian king. He was the son of Pleuratus III, a king who kept positive relations with Rome. ...

, the last

Illyria In classical and late antiquity, Illyria (; , ''Illyría'' or , ''Illyrís''; , ''Illyricum'') was a region in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula inhabited by numerous tribes of people collectively known as the Illyrians. The Ancient Gree ...

n king of the Ardiaean State. In 168 BC he foughtThe Illyrians by J. J. Wilkes, 1992, , page 174, "... Illyrian navy sent to attack supply-routes, and the story resumes with Gentius trapped in Scodra and hoping for relief from Caravantius. ..." with his brother against the Cavii.

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