Who Assassinated Philip II of Macedon?
Discover the mystery behind the assassination of Philip II of Macedon in this concise historical account. Explore the motives of, his connections to Philip’s wife Olympias, and the possible involvement of Alexander the Great. Was it personal revenge or a political conspiracy? Find out in this compelling summary! The night was thick with tension, as if the very air of the Macedonian capital, Aegae, knew what was about to happen. It was the summer of 336 BCE, and King Philip II was on top of the world. He had turned Macedon from a backwater kingdom into a powerful military force. His enemies trembled at the mention of his name, and his son, Alexander, was a rising star in the court. It was supposed to be a night of celebration, but instead, it would end in blood. Philip II was attending a lavish wedding ceremony—the union of his daughter Cleopatra to Alexander of Epirus. In typical Macedonian fashion, the event was grand, filled with powerful nobles, foreign dignitaries, and the king’s m...