Phila of Elimeia
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For other persons named Phila, see Phila.
Phila , sister of Derdas
and Machatas of Elimeia
, was the first or second wife of Philip II of Macedon
. She appears to have remained childless.
Phila , sister of Derdas
Derdas
Derdas was archon of Elimiotis during the time of Philip II of Macedon. His daughter, Phila, married Philip. He had two sons, Derdas and Machatas. Machatas was father of Machatas, Harpalus and Philip, who became the satrap of India. In 380 BC, Derdas and King Amyntas of Macedon supported the...
and Machatas of Elimeia
Machatas of Elimeia
For persons with the same name , see MachatasMachatas of Elimiotis was an Upper Macedonian , father of Harpalus, and of Philip, the satrap of India. He was a brother of Derdas and Phila, one of the many wives of Philip II, and belonged to the family of the princes of Elimiotis...
, was the first or second wife of Philip II of Macedon
Philip II of Macedon
Philip II of Macedon "friend" + ἵππος "horse" — transliterated ; 382 – 336 BC), was a king of Macedon from 359 BC until his assassination in 336 BC. He was the father of Alexander the Great and Philip III.-Biography:...
. She appears to have remained childless.