Conquer Persia
Philip II of the Greek kingdom of Macedonia took over the hegemony of a united Greece.
Philip of Macedon brought an end to the Greek city-states in mainland Greece by conquering Thebes and Athens. His son Alexander the Great took over his father's expedition to conquer the Persian Empire after he was assassinated.
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Philip II and his son Alexander the Great
Alexander the great of King Philip 2 of Macedonia. In Classical Greece.
Philip II of the Greek kingdom of Macedonia took over the hegemony of a united Greece.
He was assassinated on the eve of his departure on the campaign. His son Alexander carried out his plan.
He continued his father Philip's plan to take over the Persian Empire.
King Philip of Macedonia saw Greece as weak and divided due to constant infighting between Greek city-states. He also believed that Macedonia's superior military strength, tactics, and leadership gave him an advantage in conquering Greece. Additionally, Philip exploited existing rivalries and political instability among the Greek city-states to further his conquest.
Philip of Macedon brought an end to the Greek city-states in mainland Greece by conquering Thebes and Athens. His son Alexander the Great took over his father's expedition to conquer the Persian Empire after he was assassinated.
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He united it.
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Philip II of Macedonia's plan to conquer Persia was not completed because he was assassinated in 336 BCE, before he could launch a full-scale invasion. His son, Alexander the Great, later fulfilled his father's ambition and successfully conquered Persia.
He didn't conquer Greece; he was established as hegemon of the League of Corinth when he ascended the throne.
His parents left Greece when he was a baby.