Philip II of Macedonia had a complex relationship with the Greek city-states. Initially, he sought to unite them under Macedonian hegemony to strengthen his own power and counter external threats, particularly from Persia. He admired Greek culture and often adopted Greek customs, but he also employed military force and diplomacy to subdue rival states. Ultimately, his ambition led to the unification of Greece under Macedonian control, paving the way for his son, Alexander the great, to expand this influence even further.
he believe that Philip ll was a threat to Greek independence
Philip II, was assassinated by Pausanias of Orestis, his personal bodyguard. Philip was murdered in October 336 BC, at Aegae (modern Vergina), the ancient capital of the Greek kingdom of Macedon
He expanded Macedonia's influence to control Greece. He also planned to take over the Persian Empire, but his assassination prevented this and his son Alexander reaped the benefit.
To spread Catholicism
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Demosthenes believe that Philip ll was a threat to Athenian Hegemony over the rest of Greece.
He gauged Philip's ambition to control Greece.
Philip II became king of Macedonia in 359 BC after the assassination of his brother King Perdiccas III. His reign marked the beginning of the expansion of Macedonian power and influence in Greece and beyond. Philip II is known for his military innovations and for uniting the fragmented city-states of Greece under Macedonian hegemony.
Philip ll of Spain
Philip ll of Spain with the Armada
Phillip ll was king of Spain from 1556 until 1598