This ruler subjugated the king Cersobleptes whilst campaigning on the Hebrus river. This ruler allied with the Chalcidian League after breaking a promise to lend the mines of Pangaion to another city. Whilst serving as regent, this ruler defeated a pretender named Argaeus, who challenged his nephew Amyntas. In his youth, this ruler lived with Pammenes and was educated by Epaminondas (EPP-uh-min-NON-dus) whilst living as a hostage. The Battle of Crocus Field was won by this ruler during the Third Sacred War. This ruler reforms to the phalanx included pioneering the use of the sarissa. The Sacred Band of Thebes was destroyed after this ruler and his son won the Battle of Chaeronea (CARE-oh-NAY-uh). For 10 points, name this king of Macedon who was succeeded by his son Alexander the Great. ■END■
ANSWER: Philip II ("the second") [or Philip of Macedon]
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