Father and Son:What was the relationship like between Philip and

Alexander?

Caption competition

Learning Objectives

Describe the changing relationship between Philip and Alexander and explain the reasons for this.

Philip and Alexander

Using the information from your booklets and Hamilton produce two sets of evidence.

o That which supports the idea that Philip and Alexander had a strong and positive relationship

o That which suggests they had a turbulent and confrontational relationship.

Philip and Alexander

Evidence of a positive relationship

Evidence of a confrontational relationship

Philip and AlexanderEvidence of a positive relationship Evidence of a negative relationship

Acted as page to Philip at a young age Philip giving Alexander responsibilities –

340BC appointed regent of Macedon. Officially the crown prince.

Dealt with rebellions in northeastern Macedonia. Trusted by Philip.

Philip promoted him to general after defeat of Thraecian Maedi and founding of Alexandropolis.

Philip’s pride at Alexander’s military success. For example Chaeronea 338BC.

Alexander defended Philip – saving his life during Thracian campaigns 340-39BC

Shared ambitions – like minded? Did Alexander look up to/admire Philip Plutarch claims Philip was proud of son

Alexander complained Philip never acknowledged how he had saved his life.

Philip slighted Olympias, Alexander’s mother having many wives.

Alexander referred to Philip later as my ‘so called father’.

Resentment over Philip’s marriage to Cleopatra – fears over a new heir

Argument where Philip raised sword to Alexander but then fell over drunk

Alexander fled with Olympias although eventually returned.

Pixodarus affair. Philip prevented Alexander’s marriage

Philip’s expulsion of Alexander’s friends Evidence of jealousy. Alexander claimed ‘ my

father will forestall me in everything until there will be nothing left to do in the whole world!’

Father and Son:What was the relationship like between Philip and

Alexander?

October 336 BC

The murder of

Philip II

Task

Produce a credible theory on the murder of Philip II discuss the relevant parties involved and motives behind the assassination.

The Murder

Read through the events of the murder.

Highlight the key details of the events and the aftermath.

Who was the murderer? What happened to him?

The MotiveWe know Pausanias was the murderer but why did he do it?!

Draw up a list of suspects

The MotiveWe know Pausanias was the murderer but why did he do it?!

The Greeks

Pausanius acting alone

Persian King

AntipaterOlympias

AlexanderLycestian brothers

The MotiveWe know Pausanias was the murderer but why did he do it?!

You need to prepare evidence relating to each of these individuals and provide a plausible motive.

Who was behind the murder of Philip?