Philip IV of Macedon
Philip IV of Macedon (Greek: Φίλιππος Δʹ ὁ Μακεδών; died Autumn 297 BC) was the son of Cassander. He briefly succeeded his father unopposed on the throne of Macedon prior to his death.[1] Philip IV died of wasting disease at Elatea, leaving the throne to his two younger brothers, Antipater and Alexander.[2]
| Philip IV | |
|---|---|
| King of Macedonia | |
| Reign | May 297 - Autumn 297 BC |
| Predecessor | Cassander |
| Successor | Antipater I and Alexander V |
| Born | ? |
| Died | September 297 BC Elateia |
| House | Antipatrid Dynasty |
| Father | Cassander |
| Religion | Ancient Greek Religion |
Resources
- Waterfield, Robin (2012-10-11). Dividing the Spoils: The War for Alexander the Great's Empire. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199931521.
- Hammond, Nicholas Geoffrey Lemprière; Walbank, Frank William (1988). A History of Macedonia: 336-167 B.C. Clarendon Press. ISBN 9780198148159.
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