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One of the great achievements of Eumenes II was the expansion of the Library at Pergamon, one of the great libraries of the Ancient World and the place traditionally associated with the creation of parchment, although it had actually existed for centuries.

He also built a stoa on the Athenian acropolis.

Married to Stratonice of Pergamon, daughter of Ariarathes IV, King of Cappadocia, and wife Antiochis, they were the parents of Attalus III.

Since their son was still a minor, the throne was assumed by his brother Attalus II, who married Eumenes ' widow Stratonice.