Now, archaeologists have finally confirmed the remains of Alexander the Great’s elder half-brother Philip III of Macedon and his father Philip II indeed rest in the family tomb – but were previously ...

and his half-brother (Philip III of Macedon). But which tomb contained which person has been a 'long-running debate', according to the study. Most scholars agree that Tomb III belongs to Alexander ...

Dr David Lonsdale told Making History: Alexander III (356-323 BC ... He certainly inherited an efficient war machine from his father, Philip of Macedonia. Philip had unified the many city-states ...

Alexander was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia in July 356 BC. His parents were Philip II of Macedon and his wife Olympias. Alexander was educated by the philosopher Aristotle.