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Philip II of Macedonia
Philip II (*382): king of Macedonia (r.360-336), responsible for the modernization of his kingdom and its expansion into Greece, father of Alexander the Great. …Philip V
Philip V: king of ancient Macedonia, ruled 221-179. His reign witnessed an expansion of Macedonian power, but an even greater expansion of the power of Rome, which gains considerable influence in Greece.Relatives …
Philip V of Macedon |
Philippi
Philippi: town in eastern Macedonia, founded by king Philip II, famous for the double battle in 42 BCE that marked the end of the Roman republic.Beginnings …Philippi (42 BCE)
Battle of Philippi (42 BCE): decisive battle in the war between the republican assassins of Caesar and his avengers, the triumvirs, who won. As a consequence, Rome was destine to become a monarchy.Summary In October 42 BCE, two Roman armies approached…
Philippi, Acropolis |
Philippi, Archaeological Museum
I had been in Philippi before, but until today, I had not heard of a museum. Not surprising: it has been closed for about eight years, and while it was being built, a new basilica was discovered. (If I’ve counted…
Philippi, Battlefield from the camp of Octavian |
Philippi, Battlefield, Marsh |
Philippi, Battlefield, seen from the Acropolis |
Philippi, Diploma of several soldiers, released after the Year of the Four Emperors |
Philippi, Episcopal Palace |