In c. 350 BC, Alexander was brought to the court of Philip II of Macedon in order to protect him. In 343/2 in his late 20s, Philip made him king of Epirus, after dethroning his uncle Arybbas.
Around 350 BC, Alexander was brought to the court of Philip II of Macedon for protection and later became king of Epirus after dethroning his uncle Arybbas in 343/2.