WI: Phillip II of Macedon dies in 345 B.C.

In 345 BC, Philip conducted a hard-fought campaign against the Ardiaioi, under their king Pluratus, during which he was seriously wounded by an Ardian soldier in the lower right leg.

I was wondering what would have happened if Phillip was died from the wound instead of recovering.

At the time Alexander was 11 years old but clearly acknowledged as Phillip's son thereby giving him the best claim to the throne but at such a young age that several others might seem more attractive rulers.

At the same time this is before the Battle of Chaeronea which means Athens is still trying to supress the growing power of Macedon.

Anyone have a idea of what might have happened in the intrigue-filled Macedonian court? Who would have won out, and could Alexander have stayed in power long enough to attempt a conquest of Persia?
 
Macedonia, at this point, was powerful and still going to play a role in Northern Greece, and therefore (would it be by military need) in Hellas proper.
That said, Macedonia had an history with young kings disappearing out of the picture : Philipp himself pulled the trick on his nephew, Amyntas.

In fact, Amyntas IV could likely be a viable opponent against Alexander : as son of king, and son-in-law of king; and while Alexander outright killed him in -336, he would have far less weight ITTL.
Illyrian victory would probably mean a plundered western Macedonia, and an adult king, able to fight off may be preferred by some.

Philocrates' Peace would probably last more than it did ITTL, even if it's vagueness would eventually be its doom, and the anti-macedonian party could try taking advantage of a troubled situation in Macedonia to take back some of Chalcidic portions with the help of Thracians.

I'd think the short-term winners would be Athens and its second league, with (whatever the result of Macedonian succession) most of Philipp's policies in Balkans to be at least reinforced, or remade from scratch.
Macedonia, however, is still going to be a huge regional player.
 
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