| Philip IV | |
|---|---|
Copper coin struck sometime during Philip's reign.Obv.: head ofApollo facing right;rev.: horseback rider. | |
| King of Macedonia | |
| Reign | 297 BC |
| Predecessor | Cassander |
| Successor | Antipater I andAlexander V |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | 297 BC Elateia |
| House | Antipatrid Dynasty |
| Father | Cassander |
| Mother | Thessalonike |
| Religion | Ancient Greek Religion |
Philip IV (Ancient Greek:Φίλιππος,romanized: Phílippos) was briefly king of theancient Greek kingdom ofMacedonia in 297 BC.[1] He belonged to theAntipatrid dynasty and was the son ofThessalonike, daughter ofPhilip II, andCassander, king of Macedonia.
Philip succeeded his father unopposed after Cassander succumbed totuberculosis in 297 atPella. However, Philip died four months later inElateia of the same disease, leaving the throne to his two younger brothers,Antipater andAlexander.[2][3][4]
Philip IV Born: ? Died: 297 BC | ||
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| Preceded by | King of Macedon 297 BC | Succeeded by |
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