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Philip II of Macedon (Greek: Φίλιππος Philippos; 382 BC – 21 October 336 BC) was the king of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia from 359 BC until his death in 336 BC. He was a member of the Argead dynasty , founders of the ancient kingdom, and the father of Alexander the Great .
Apr 2, 2024 · Philip II (born 382 bce —died 336, Aegae [now Vergina, Greece]) was the 18th king of Macedonia (359–336 bce), who restored internal peace to his country and by 339 had gained domination over all of Greece by military and diplomatic means, thus laying the foundations for its expansion under his son Alexander III the Great.
Jul 31, 2014 · Although he is often only remembered for being the father of Alexander the Great, Philip II of Macedon (reigned 359 BCE - 336 BCE) was an accomplished king and military commander in his own right, setting the stage for his son's victory over Darius III and the conquest of Persia.
Apr 3, 2014 · Philip II became Macedonia's leader in 359, and was officially its king by 357. He used skilled military and diplomatic tactics to expand his country's territory and influence, and ended up...
Oct 19, 2023 · empire that dominated Mesopotamia from about 550 to 330 BCE. Most of the ancient Persian empire is in modern-day Iran. Before the reign of Alexander the Great, his father, Phillip II of Macedonia, ruled the Macedonian state and became one of the ancient world’s most accomplished generals.
Feb 28, 2022 · Who was Philip II of Macedon? The father of Alexander the Great, Philip II of Macedon was an accomplished king and military commander in his own right, setting the stage for his son's victory over Darius III and the conquest of Persia. How did colonies help Philip II’s military campaigns?
Jan 20, 2024 · Early Life. Bust of Philip II, Roman copy of Greek original, by Roger Mortel, Source: Wikimedia Commons. Like many great rulers, Philip was never meant to be King. Born around 382 BCE, he was only the third eldest son of King Amyntas III of Macedon, and his elder brother Alexander II was destined to succeed his father.
