Philip II of Macedon

Summary

Philip II of Macedon is a human^[1]. He was born on 385 BC^[2]. He died in Aigai^[3]. He died on 336 BC^[4]. He worked as a monarch^[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[6]

Key Facts

• Philip II of Macedon died in Aigai^[3].
• Philip II of Macedon was born on 385 BC^[2].
• Philip II of Macedon was born on 383 BC^[7].
• Philip II of Macedon was born on 383 BC^[8].
• Philip II of Macedon was born on 382 BC^[9].
• Philip II of Macedon was born on 382 BC^[10].
• Philip II of Macedon died on 336 BC^[4].
• Philip II of Macedon died on August 1, 336 BC^[11].
• Burial took place at Tomb of Philip ΙΙ^[12].
• Philip II of Macedon's father was Amyntas III of Macedon^[13].
• Philip II of Macedon's mother was Eurydice I of Macedon^[14].
• Philip II of Macedon was married to Audata^[15].
• Philip II of Macedon was married to Phila of Elimeia^[16].
• Philip II of Macedon was married to Nicesipolis^[17].
• Philip II of Macedon was married to Philinna^[18].
• Philip II of Macedon was married to Olympias^[19].
• Philip II of Macedon was married to Meda of Odessos^[20].
• A child of Philip II of Macedon was Philip III of Macedon^[21].
• A child of Philip II of Macedon was Thessalonike of Macedon^[22].
• A child of Philip II of Macedon was Alexander the Great^[23].
• A child of Philip II of Macedon was Cynane^[24].
• A child of Philip II of Macedon was Cleopatra of Macedon^[25].
• A child of Philip II of Macedon was Europa of Macedon^[26].
• Philip II of Macedon held citizenship in Macedonia^[27].
• Philip II of Macedon is identified as part of the Ancient Macedonians ethnic group^[28].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include 385 BC^[2], 383 BC^[7], and 382 BC^[9]. Philip II of Macedon's father was Amyntas III of Macedon^[13]. His mother was Eurydice I of Macedon^[14]. He is identified as part of the Ancient Macedonians ethnic group^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Philip II of Macedon's professions included monarch^[5]. He held the position of king of Macedonia^[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Olympic victor, keles^[30], an award^[31]; Olympic victor, tethrippon (4-horse chariot)^[32]; and Olympic victor, synoris (two-horse chariot)^[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Audata^[15], a consort^[34], -0350–-0336^[35], of Macedonia^[36]; Phila of Elimeia^[16], -0350–-0400^[37], of Macedonia^[38]; Nicesipolis^[17], -0400–-0400^[39]; Philinna^[18], a poet^[40], -0400–-0400^[41]; Olympias^[19], a politician^[42], -0375–-0316^[43], of Macedonia^[44]; and Meda of Odessos^[20], of Dacia^[45]. Children include Philip III of Macedon^[21], a politician^[46], -0359–-0317^[47], of Macedonia^[48]; Thessalonike of Macedon^[22], a politician^[49], -0352–-0295^[50]; Alexander the Great^[23], a politician^[51], -0356–-0323^[52], of Macedonia^[53]; Cynane^[24], a military personnel^[54], -0400–-0323^[55], of Macedonia^[56]; Cleopatra of Macedon^[25], a politician^[57], -0350–-0308^[58], of Macedonia^[59]; and Europa of Macedon^[26], b. -0350^[60]. Philip II of Macedon's religion is recorded as Ancient Greek religion^[61].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 336 BC^[4] and August 1, 336 BC^[11]. Philip II of Macedon died in Aigai^[3]. Burial took place at Tomb of Philip ΙΙ^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Philip II of Macedon include Philippi^[62], an ancient city^[63], in Greece^[64]; Kozani National Airport "Filippos"^[65], an airport^[66], in Greece^[67]; and Philippic^[68], a group of literary works^[69], written by Demosthenes^[70].

Why It Matters

Philip II of Macedon has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[6] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[71]

Entities named for him include Philippi^[62], an ancient city^[63], in Greece^[64]; Kozani National Airport "Filippos"^[65], an airport^[66], in Greece^[67]; and Philippic^[68], a group of literary works^[69], written by Demosthenes^[70].

FAQs

Where did Philip II of Macedon die?

Philip II of Macedon died in Aigai^[3].

Who were Philip II of Macedon's parents?

Philip II of Macedon's father was Amyntas III of Macedon^[13]. Philip II of Macedon's mother was Eurydice I of Macedon^[14].

Who was Philip II of Macedon married to?

Philip II of Macedon's spouses include Audata^[15], Phila of Elimeia^[16], Nicesipolis^[17], and Philinna^[18].

What did Philip II of Macedon do for work?

Philip II of Macedon worked as monarch^[5].

What awards did Philip II of Macedon receive?

Honors received include Olympic victor, keles^[30], Olympic victor, tethrippon (4-horse chariot)^[32], and Olympic victor, synoris (two-horse chariot)^[33].