How was Philip 2 of macedon famous?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Well,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.

Answer 3

He 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.

Answer 4

Philip II of Macedonia was the king of Macedonia, the father of Alexander the Great.

Answer 5

King Philip ii is famous for ruling Spain and bringing it great power.

Answer 6

He 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.