Philip I of Macedon

Philip I of Macedon (Greek: Φίλιππος Α΄ ὁ Μακεδών; from φίλος "friend" and ἵππος "horse") was one of the early kings of Macedon. He was a member of the Argead dynasty and son of Argaeus I, becoming king upon his father's death.

Philip I
King of Macedon
Reignunknown
PredecessorArgaeus I
Successor
Spouseunknown
IssueAeropus I
House(Ancient) Macedon
DynastyArgead
FatherArgaeus I
Motherunknown
ReligionAncient Greek religion

As king, Philip was noted to be both wise and courageous. He resisted successive invasions by the Illyrians, but was eventually killed in battle against them, leaving the crown to his infant son, Aeropus I. Philip's wife is unknown.

Very little is known of Philip I due to his early status as a king of Macedon. However, his family line would eventually lead to Alexander the Great.

References
  • Farr, Edward History of the Macedonians (Robert Carter & Brothers, New York, 1850), pg. 37
  • Herodotus Histories viii
  • Justin vii. 2
Philip I
Argead dynasty
Royal titles
Preceded by
Argaeus I		 King of Macedon Succeeded by
Aeropus I


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