Philip II, King of Macedonia, owned horses and stables that won titles at the 356, 352, and 348 BCE Olympic Games. He was far better known as the ruler of the Kingdom of Macedon from 359-336 BCE, and even more so as the father of Alexander the Great. He was descended from the Argead dynasty of Macedonian Kings as the third son of King Amyntas III of Macedon.
Macedon’s ascendance during his reign was achieved by reforming the Macedonian Army and defeating the city-states of Athina and Thebes in 338 BCE at the Battle of Chaeronia. He helped establish a federation of Greek city-states known as the League of Korinth, which he served as commander-in-chief. In 336 BCE, Philip II lost his life when he was assassinated by one of his royal bodyguards. He was succeeded by his son, Alexander the Great.
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