Alexander the Great

Lived from 356 BCE to 323 BCE

Alexander III of Macedon, commonly known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. At the age of 20, he succeeded his father, Philip II of Macedon, to the throne upon the latter's assassination at the wedding of Cleopatra of Macedon in October 336 BC. Beginning shortly after his father's death, he spent most of his ruling years conducting a lengthy military campaign throughout Western Asia and Egypt, Central Asia, and South Asia. By the age of 30, he had created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from the Balkans in the west to India in the east. He was undefeated in battle and is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most successful military commanders in history.

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Lived from 356 BCE to 323 BCE

Alexander III of Macedon, commonly known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. At the age of 20, he succeeded his father, Philip II of Macedon, to the throne upon the latter's assassination at the wedding of Cleopatra of Macedon in October 336 BC. Beginning shortly after his father's death, he spent most of his ruling years conducting a lengthy military campaign throughout Western Asia and Egypt, Central Asia, and South Asia. By the age of 30, he had created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from the Balkans in the west to India in the east. He was undefeated in battle and is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most successful military commanders in history.

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