Philip III of Macedon -358 – -316

Biography

Philip III of Macedon was born on January 1, 358 BCE and served as king of the ancient Macedonian realm. Little is recorded about the specific circumstances of his early life, yet his rule became part of the broader legacy of the Macedonian dynasty during a formative period in ancient history. He passed away on October 1, 316 BCE in Macedonia, concluding a reign that spanned one of antiquity’s most dynamic eras.

Though detailed accounts of Philip III’s reign remain limited in the historical record, his position as king placed him within the succession of Macedonian rulers who shaped the political landscape of the Mediterranean world. Following his death, Philip III was laid to rest in the Macedonian royal tombs at Vergina in what is now the Veria Municipality of Greece—a burial site that reflects the significance of his royal status and lineage.

The tomb at Vergina stands as an enduring testament to Philip III’s place within Macedonia’s royal heritage, preserved across the centuries as a connection to this ancient kingdom’s storied past.