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Philip II was King of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia, a member of the founding Argead dynasty, the third son of King Amyntas III, and father of Alexander the great and Philip III.
Though overshadowed historically by the achievements of his son Alexander, Philip was known as a master tactician in his own right and was able to consolidate power and create a larger, stronger and more prosperous kingdom for his son to inherit. His ingenuity remade the Macedonian army turning it into a professional unit and a formidable force. He designed the sarissa, a pike that was 16 feet long, giving the Greek phalanx a greater reach than the traditional pikes that were used until then. This innovation meant that Philip's army could strike first and gain the upper hand. Philip successfully united Greece (except for the Spartans) under his hegemony and planned next, to free the Greeks of Asia Minor from Persian yoke. Unfortunately, he was assassinated before his plans could come to fruition. The campaign was continued by his son Alexander III. Philip will be remembered for his skilled military, innovative and diplomatic tactics.
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∙ 12y agoWell,his original plan was to first conquer Greece.Then expand into Asia minor to conquer the Persians.He conquered most of Greece.Then before he could begin his "Asian Invasion", he was murdered by a man named Pausanias. His son,Alexander the Great, continued on his father's dreams. After conquering the rest of the Greece,never to return,he began his "Asian Invasion"and conquered Persia and parts of Egypt.In Egypt, he found and named the city of Alexandria.Alexander died on his way back to Macedonia/Greece. He died from some sort of sickness.
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∙ 13y agoHe could be considered important for a number of reasons, but probably the most popular is that he is the father of Alexander the Great. Philip's own military conquests were quite notable, though often pale when compared to the expansion accomplished by his son.
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∙ 15y agoPhilip II of Macedonia was the king of Macedonia, the father of Alexander the Great.
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∙ 12y agoHe was the king of Macedonia and also the father of Alexander the Great, as well as the man who primarily united the highland and lowland tribes of the nation.
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What were some famous Greek rulers?
Greece had its share of strong rulers. They included Alexander the Great, Philip of Macedon, Philip III, Cassander, Seleukus, Perseus, and Perdikkas II.
Who is Alexander the great's dad?
Philip the II of Macedon. Philip was the king of the Greek kingdom of Macedon. The penultimate ruler of the Argead dynasty (Alexander was the last), descending according to the legend by Hercules himself.
What was full name of Alexander the great?
Alexander of Philip [Αλέξανδος Φιλίππου] king of Macedon. Later he was granted the title of the Great and of course Alexander III King of Macedon [the third since he was the third Alexander of the house of the Macedon kings]
What were Alexander the Great parents name?
His father drank a lot and did not consider Alexander to be a true son of his, as Alexander was born with a breathing problem. He showed little affection towards Alexander, but his mother loved him throughout his life, though he feared his mother to be the insane sorceress many believed she was. He was also raised by a mother of his friends as a nurse, and she taught him many of the values that made him the great ruler he was.
What leader conquered the greek city states?
Philip II of Macedon the father of Alexander The Great .
Who were the famous fathers of Alexander the great?
Philip II of Macedon
Where was Philip 2 assassinated?
If you're referring to Philip II of Macedon (father of Alexander the Great and Philip III) he was assassinated and buried in Aigai, Macedon.
Who killed Philip 2 of macedon?
Pausanias
When did Philip V of Macedon die?
Philip V of Macedon died in -179.
When was Philip V of Macedon born?
Philip V of Macedon was born in -238.
Where was King Philip from Macedon or Sparta or Egypt?
He was from Macedon.
When did King Philip II of Mecedon die?
Philip I of Macedon (ruled 640-602 BC)Philip II of Macedon (382-336 BC), father of Alexander the GreatPhilip III of Macedon (c. 359-316 BC)Philip IV of Macedon (died 297 BC)Philip V of Macedon (ruled 221-179 BC)
When did Philip of macedon die?
Phillip of Macedon was assassinated in 336 BC. He was the father of Alexander the Great and Phillip III of Macedon.
What were some famous Greek rulers?
Greece had its share of strong rulers. They included Alexander the Great, Philip of Macedon, Philip III, Cassander, Seleukus, Perseus, and Perdikkas II.
What age did Philip II of Macedon die?
phillip II of macedon died @ age 33
Does either Sparta or Athens win the war or does Phillip 2 of Macedon?
Philip of Macedon defeated the combined armies of Thebes and Athens at Chaeronea in 338 BCE. Sparta was not involved.
Who motivated Athenians to resist the expansion by Philip of Macedon.?
demosthenes
