The conquest of ancient Greece is primarily attributed to Philip II of Macedon. In the 4th century BC, he united the various Greek city-states under his rule, creating a powerful kingdom that dominated the region.
Philip II’s military prowess and strategic marriages helped consolidate power. He effectively used tactics and innovations in warfare, exemplified by his reorganization of the Macedonian army, which allowed him to defeat the Greeks at the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC. This victory established Macedonian hegemony over Greece.
Philip’s plans extended beyond Greece, and he laid the groundwork for his son, Alexander the Great, who would go on to create one of the largest empires in history. However, it is Philip II who is credited with the initial conquest and unification of Greece.