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Alexander the Great

Also known as Alexander III of Macedon, Alexander, Eskandar, Sikandar, Alexander of Macedonia, Alexander III, Great Alexander, Alexandros the Great

Alexander III of Macedon, most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He succeeded his father Philip II to the throne in 336 BC at the age of 20, and spent most of his reign conducting a lengthy military campaign throughout Asia and Egypt. By the age of 30, he had created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to northwestern India. He was undefeated in battle and is widely considered to be one of history's greatest and most successful military commanders.

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Alexander the Great was a male human monarch, politician, and military leader of the Argead dynasty. Born in Pella in 356 B.C., he served as king of Macedonia and pharaoh. He was the son of Philip II of Macedon and Olympias. His notable works include *Aleksandrida* and *Hē phyllada tou meg' Alexandrou ē Historia tou megalou Alexandrou tou Makedonos*. He participated in the Wars of Alexander the Great and rode the mount Bucephalus.

He was a student of Aristotle and Anaximenes of Lampsacus. His spouses were Roxana, Stateira, and Parysatis II, and his children were Alexandros IV of Macedon and Heracles of Macedon. He also had unmarried partners including Barsine, Bagoas, Hephaestion, and Campaspe. He practiced the Ancient Greek religion and Greek mythology. He died in Babylon in 323 B.C.

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Born: 356 B.C.
Died: 323 B.C.
Works: 23

Top works

I prencipi di Giovanni Botero Benese, con le aggionte alla Ragion di stato nuouamente poste in luce
Aleksandrida
The upright lives of the heathen briefly noted
Hē phyllada tou meg' Alexandrou ē Historia tou megalou Alexandrou tou Makedonos
Le roman d'Alexandre

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