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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.
10 Jul 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.
9 Nov 2009 · Learn about the life and achievements of Alexander the Great, the ancient Macedonian ruler who conquered the Persian Empire and established a vast empire. Explore his military campaigns, cultural influence, death and more.
14 Nov 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.
29 Jun 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.
4 Feb 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Alexander the Great, the Macedonian king who conquered most of the known world in the fourth century B.C. Discover how he fought the Persians, visited Troy, and died young.
19 Okt 2023 · Alexander the Great, a Macedonian king, conquered the eastern Mediterranean, Egypt, the Middle East, and parts of Asia in a remarkably short period of time. His empire ushered in significant cultural changes in the lands he conquered and changed the course of the region’s history.