Biographies Redo

Phillp II- Former king of Macedon reigning from 359-336 BC. Born in 382 BC. Phillip was the father of Alexander the Great who took the reign after him. He was the third son of Amyntas III and Eurydice I. When he was younger he was held captive in Thebes, where he was given a strict militaristic education. Phillip II was a strong leader and member of Argead Dynasty. And was a key factor in the Third Sacred War. Later in his life he inherited a vulnerable and weak country. But with his strong military background he was able to turn that around, by taking control of surrounding territories. To end his reign at the age of 46 he was assassinated, and will be greatly remembered.


Alexander the Great- The son of Phillip II, born in 356 BC. King of Macedon reigning from 336-323 BC. Alexander was a member of the Argead Dynasty hence his father. During his youth Alexander was tutored and learned from Aristotle. Then at the ripe age of 20 took the throne from his late father. And just like that he was responsible for one of the most powerful empires. He was King during the Persian wars and was key to helping defeat them and Darius III. Alexander had two children in his lifetime Alexander IV and Heracales. Alexander is arguably one of the best leaders and had huge impacts on the world at this time. Dying at the age of 32 cause of death is still unknown. But lived a full life.


Darius III- Originally named Artashata and was the last king of Achaemenid empire of Persia. Taking the throne at the age of 43. Reigning from 336-330 BC. The empire eventually went down due to the invasion of Alexander the Great. There were many factors for the empire going down but that was the main factor. When inheriting the empire it was already on the weak side but he will be remembered as the last ruler.