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Philip II had seven wives throughout his life, all members of royalty from foreign dynasties, and all of which were considered queens, making their children royalty as well. The dates of Philip's multiple marriages and the names of some of his wives are contested.
- 359–336 BC
- Eurydice I
Jul 22, 2015 · Philip II of Macedon certainly beats Henry VIII with his number of wives, but he did benefit from the times by marrying several at the same time. Philip lived from 382–336 BC, and during that time he married seven times. The exact dates are unknown, and even some of his wives’ names are debated.
Apr 3, 2014 · Macedonians were polygamous, so marrying the female relatives of powerful opponents and allies was a natural step for Philip (his seven wives included Molossian princess Olympias, the mother...
Jul 31, 2014 · The most famous of these marriages was to Olympias, daughter of Neoptolemus of Epirus and mother of the future conqueror of Persia, Alexander (there was also a daughter named Cleopatra ). At the time of Alexander's birth in 356 BCE, Philip was away in battle at Potidea.
- Donald L. Wasson
Jun 1, 2013 · Olympias (c. 375-316 BCE) was the second wife of Philip II of Macedon (r. 359-336 BCE) and the mother of Alexander the Great (r. 336-323 BCE). Olympias was the driving force behind Alexander 's rise to the throne and was accused of having a hand in the assassination of Philip by Pausanias of Oretis.
- Donald L. Wasson
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Oct 19, 2023 · Philip II of Macedon was born in 382 B.C.E. in Aegae. He was the son of King Amyntas III. He was the 18th king of Macedonia and ruled from 359 to 336 B.C.E. Macedon was unstable during Philip II’s youth. During an invasion by the Greek city-state of Thebes, Philip himself was even taken hostage. He remained in Thebes for three years and ...
Apr 2, 2024 · Philip of Macedon. Born: 382 bce. Died: 336, Aegae [now Vergina, Greece] Title / Office: king (359BC-336BC), Macedonia. House / Dynasty: Argead dynasty. Notable Family Members: spouse Olympias. son Alexander the Great.
