person

Philip II of Macedon

Philip

also: Philip, Philippus

King of Macedon 359--336 BC, father of Alexander the Great. Proverbially associated with the saying that no fortress is impregnable to which an ass laden with gold can climb, quoted by Cicero at Att. 1.16.12 of Pompey's electoral bribery. Distinct from the stub person:philip-v.

Reading notes

Ad Atticum 1.16 §12 ass laden with gold
The proverb attributed to Philip II of Macedon: no fortress is impregnable if an ass loaded with gold can reach its gate. Cicero applies it to Pompey's electoral bribery.
Ad Atticum 12.9 §1 the son of Amyntas
A jocular periphrasis: "the son of Amyntas" is Philip II of Macedon, and Cicero uses it to mean a tediously talkative neighbour named Philippus who broke in on his solitude at Astura. The Greek tag that follows complains of his "unending, tedious chatter."
On Duties §1.90 Philip of Macedon
Philip II, king of Macedon and father of Alexander the Great. Cicero contrasts the father's affability and humanity with the son's greater conquests but frequent disgraceful conduct.
On Duties §2.53 Philip upbraids his son Alexander in a famous letter
Philip II of Macedon (382-336 BC), father of Alexander the Great. Cicero quotes a letter in which he rebukes Alexander for trying to buy the Macedonians' loyalty with gifts.
Tusculan Disputations §5.42 When Philip threatened the Spartans by letter
Philip II of Macedon (r. 359-336 BC), father of Alexander. The Spartans' laconic reply, asking whether he would also prevent them from dying, exemplifies the spirit that places all its goods within itself.