Philip I of Macedon
| Philip I | |
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| King of Macedon | |
| Reign | unknown |
| Predecessor | Argaeus I |
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| Spouse | unknown |
| Issue | Aeropus I |
| House | (Ancient) Macedon |
| Dynasty | Argead |
| Father | Argaeus I |
| Mother | unknown |
| Religion | Ancient Greek religion |
Philip I of Macedon (Greek: Φίλιππος Α΄ ὁ Μακεδών — φίλος "friend" and ἵππος "horse") was one of the early kings of Macedon, a kingdom in the north of ancient Greece. He was a member of the Argead dynasty and son of Argaeus I, becoming king upon his father's death.
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.
References
- Farr, Edward History of the Macedonians (Robert Carter & Brothers, New York, 1850), pg. 37
- Herodotus Histories viii
- Justin vii. 2
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Philip I
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| Preceded by | King of Macedon | Succeeded by Aeropus I |
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