Why was Alexander the Great exiled by his father?
Alexander the Great, one of history’s most renowned conquerors, was not exactly “exiled” by his father, King Philip II of Macedon, in the way one might think of political or...
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Philip II of Macedon: History, Facts & Accomplishments
Philip II of Macedon: Quick Facts Born: 337 BC Place of birth: Pella, Macedon (present day Pella, Greece) Died: 336 BC Place of death: Aigai, Macedon (modern-day, Vergina, Greece) Cause...
Queen Olympias of Macedon – the Mother of Alexander the Great
Following the assassination Philip II of Macedon, in 336 BC, it was rumored that his second wife, Queen Olympias of Macedon, had a hand in Philip’s demise. This seemed plausible...
