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Philip

b. 400 BC

4th-century BC Macedonian general

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About Philip

Born 400 BC. Philip was a military leader.

Philip , son of Menelaus was a Macedonian general of Alexander from the beginning of the Asiatic expedition. In the battle of Granicus (334 BC) he commanded the allied cavalry from Peloponnesus. In the battle of Gaugamela (331 BC) the Thessalian cavalry.

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Important facts

Born

400 BC

Birth century

4th century BC

Occupation

Military leader

Also known as

Philippus

Frequently asked questions

Who was Philip?

4th-century BC Macedonian general

When was Philip born?

Philip was born in 400 BC.

What was Philip's occupation?

Philip was a military leader.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philip

· Wikidata: Q247747

· DBpedia: Philip (son of Menelaus)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Philip. https://biography.guide/philip-military-leader/

MLA: "Philip." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/philip-military-leader/.

Chicago: "Philip." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/philip-military-leader/.

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