Birthday: 356 BC (Cancer)
Born In: Pella, Greece
Birthday: 356 BC (Cancer)
Born In: Pella, Greece
Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III of Macedon, was the king of Macedonia from 336 to 323 B.C. He was the conqueror of the Persian Empire and is considered to be one of the greatest military geniuses of all times. Born as the son of Philip II, King of Macedonia, he spent his early years observing the administration of his father and witnessed how the king transformed Macedonia into a great military power. Brave and courageous from an early age, Alexander first displayed his prowess when he successfully tamed an unruly stallion when he was just 12. As a young boy he had the good fortune of being tutored by the great Greek philosopher, Aristotle, who imbibed in Alexander a love for knowledge and stimulated his interest in the fields of science, medicine, literature and philosophy. Alexander ascended the throne at the age of 20 following the assassination of his father. His father had been a great conqueror and being his son, Alexander was determined to take forward his legacy. He embarked on a series of extensive military campaigns and created one of the largest empires of the ancient world by the time he was 30
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Nick Name: Lord of Asia, Shahanshah of Persia, Pharaoh of Egypt, Hegemon of the Hellenic League, Basileus of Macedon
Also Known As: Alexander III of Macedon
Died At Age: 32
Spouse/Ex-: Parysatis II, Roxana, Stateira II
father: Philip II of Macedon
mother: Olympias
siblings: Caranus, Cleopatra of Macedon, Cynane, Europa of Macedon, Philip III of Macedon, Thessalonike of Macedon
children: Alexander IV of Macedon
Born Country: Greece
Quotes By Alexander The Great Emperors & Kings
Died on: May 31, 323 BC
place of death: Babylon
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