Alexander the Great
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Alexander III of Macedon, most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon from 336 BC until his death. He was the son of Philip II, born to him by his four
Detail from the Alexander Mosaic (created c. 120–100 BC)
Archaeological site of Pella, Greece, Alexander's birthplace
Roman medallion depicting Olympias, Alexander's mother
Philip II of Macedon, Alexander's father
Philip II of Macedon
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Philip II of Macedon was the king of Macedon from 359 BC until his death in 336 BC. The rise of Macedon, from a kingdom initially at the periphery of classical Greek affairs, to a power that came to d
Alexander the Great
…323 BC), most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon from 336 BC until his death. He was the son of Philip II, born to him by his fourth wife, Olympias, and ascended to the throne at the age of 20 after Philip was assassinated. Alexander spent most of his reign…
Bust of Philip II, Roman copy from a Greek original, from the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen.
Coin of the western Odrysian king Cetriporis, who was subjugated by Philip in the late 350s
Golden coin featuring a beardless portrait of Philip dated to the reign of his son Alexander, to whom he shows a remarkable resemblance, as well as to the god Apollo.
Statue of Philip II, 350–400 AD. Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier