Philip of Macedon
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Philip was the name of several Macedonian monarchs:
- Philip I of MacedonPhilip I of MacedonPhilip I of Macedon was one of the early kings of Macedon, a 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...
(ruled 640–602 BC) - Philip II of MacedonPhilip II of MacedonPhilip II of Macedon "friend" + ἵππος "horse" — transliterated ; 382 – 336 BC), was a king of Macedon from 359 BC until his assassination in 336 BC. He was the father of Alexander the Great and Philip III.-Biography:...
(382–336 BC), ruled 359-336 BC, father of Alexander the Great - Philip III of MacedonPhilip III of MacedonPhilip III Arrhidaeus was the king of Macedonia from after June 11, 323 BC until his death. He was a son of King Philip II of Macedonia by Philinna of Larissa, allegedly a Thessalian dancer, and a half-brother of Alexander the Great...
(c. 359–316 BC), ruled 323-315 BC - Philip IV of MacedonPhilip IV of MacedonPhilip IV of Macedon was the son of Cassander. He briefly succeeded his father on the throne of Macedon prior to his death....
(died 297 BC) - Philip V of MacedonPhilip V of MacedonPhilip V was King of Macedon from 221 BC to 179 BC. Philip's reign was principally marked by an unsuccessful struggle with the emerging power of Rome. Philip was attractive and charismatic as a young man...
(238 BC - 179 BC), ruled 221–179 BC