Philip I of Macedon (Greek: Φίλιππος Α' ὁ Μακεδών — [φίλος=friend + ίππος=horse]) was one of the early kings of Macedon, a Hellenistic kingdom to the north of ancient Greece. He was a member of the Argead dynasty and son of Argaeus I, becoming king in 640 BC upon his father's death.
As king, Philip was noted to be both wise and courageous. He resisted successive invasions by the Illyrians, but was eventually killed in battle against them, leaving the crown to his infant son, Aeropus I.
Succession
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Philip I
Argead dynasty
Died: 602 BC |
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| Preceded by Argaeus I |
King of Macedon 640 BC – 602 BC |
Succeeded by Aeropus I |
References
- Farr, Edward History of the Macedonians (Robert Carter & Brothers, New York, 1850), pg. 37
- Herodotus Histories viii
- Justin vii. 2
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