Φίλιππο Β' (Philip II of Macedon) was the king of Macedon from 359 to 336 BC. He is best known for unifying the fragmented city-states of Greece under his rule and for his military innovations, which laid the groundwork for the future conquests of his son, Alexander the Great. Philip's reign marked the rise of Macedon as a dominant power in the ancient world. Philip II was also a skilled diplomat, forming strategic alliances through marriages and treaties. His most notable achievement was the establishment of the League of Corinth, which united the Greek states against Persia. His assassination in 336 BC led to Alexander's ascension to the throne.