Philip was the name of several Macedonian monarchs: Philip I of Macedon (ruled 640–602 BC) Philip II of Macedon (382–336 BC), ruled 359-336 BC, father of Alexander the Great Philip III of Macedon (c. 359–317 BC), ruled 323-317 BC Philip IV of Macedon (died 297 BC) Philip V of Macedon (238 BC - 179 BC), ruled 221–179 BC