Alexander the Great - Wikipedia
Alexander III of Macedon (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, romanized: Alexandros; 20/21 July 356 BC – 10/11 June 323 BC), most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon.
Alexander the Great | Biography, Empire, Death, & Facts | Britannica
Sep 5, 2024 · Alexander the Great, a fearless Macedonian king and military genius, conquered vast territories from Greece to Egypt and India, leaving an enduring legacy as one of history’s most remarkable conquerors.
Alexander the Great: Empire & Death - HISTORY
Nov 9, 2009 · Alexander the Great was an ancient Macedonian ruler and one of history’s greatest military minds who, as King of Macedonia and Persia, established the largest empire the ancient world had...
Alexander the Great - World History Encyclopedia
Nov 14, 2013 · Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great (l. 21 July 356 BCE – 10 or 11 June 323 BCE, r. 336-323 BCE), was the son of King Philip II of Macedon (r. 359-336 BCE) who became king upon his father's death in 336 BCE and then conquered most of the known world of his day.
Alexander the Great: Biography, King of Macedonia, Royalty
Jun 29, 2021 · Alexander the Great became king of Macedonia, the ancient Greek realm, around age 20 and subsequently expanded his empire to parts of modern-day Greece and the Middle East. During his reign,...
20 Facts About Alexander the Great - History Hit
Jul 19, 2018 · Alexander the Great was one of the most influential people in history. His military tactics are still being studied, while he brought Greek culture as far east as modern day Afghanistan and Pakistan. He founded more than twenty cities bearing his name.
Alexander the Great: 6 Key Battles and a Siege - HISTORY
Jul 24, 2023 · Alexander the Great stands as one of the most iconic military leaders in history. In 336 BCE, at the age of 20, he succeeded his father, Philip II, as king of the Greek kingdom of Macedonia. He...
Who was Alexander the Great? - National Geographic
Feb 4, 2019 · The vast Eurasian empire that Alexander the Great (356–323 B.C.) forged was not long-lasting, but his heroic deeds were legendary. Alexander was the son of King Philip II of Macedonia, a...
Alexander the Great - Encyclopedia Britannica
Alexander the Great Alexander the Great, marble bust, 2nd–1st century bce; in the British Museum, London. Unless Alexander was himself ultimately responsible for his father’s assassination (an implausible view, but one already canvassed in antiquity), he cannot have foreseen the moment of his own succession to a father who, though grizzled ...
BBC - History - Alexander the Great
Read a biography about Alexander the Great from his early life to becoming a military leader. How did he change the nature of the ancient world?
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