Philip II of Macedonia

Philip II of Macedonia was a highly skilled military leader and king of Macedonia in the 4th century BCE. He unified the Persian-influenced Greek city-states through strategic diplomacy and military innovation, creating a powerful army. His reforms included reorganizing the army and introducing new tactics, which made Macedonia a dominant force. Although he was assassinated before he could expand further, his son Alexander the Great carried out his plans, creating one of history’s largest empires. Philip's leadership transformed Macedonia into a major political and military power in ancient Greece.