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  1. Alexander the Great - Wikipedia

    Alexander III of Macedon (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, romanized: Aléxandros; 20/21 July 356 BC – 10/11 June 323 BC), most commonly known as Alexander the Great, [c] was king of the ancient …

  2. Alexander the Great | Empire, Death, Map, & Facts | Britannica

    6 days ago · Alexander the Great (356–323 BCE) was a fearless Macedonian king and military genius who conquered vast territories from Greece to Egypt and India, leaving an enduring legacy as one of …

  3. 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 …

  4. Alexander the Great - Education

    Oct 19, 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 …

  5. 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?

  6. What made Alexander ‘the Great’? - History Skills

    Discover what made Alexander the Great legendary: his early life, military conquests, strategic genius, and lasting influence on Greek culture and Western civilization.

  7. Alexander - Wikipedia

    Alexander (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος) is a masculine name of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one …

  8. Alexander the Great | Achievements | Britannica

    List of some of the major achievements of Alexander the Great. Among the greatest generals the world has ever known, Alexander conquered a vast range of territory—stretching from the Mediterranean …

  9. Alexander the Great: 6 Key Battles and a Siege - HISTORY

    Jul 24, 2023 · As king, Alexander successfully conquered the first Persian Empire, extending Macedonia's territories as far as modern-day Pakistan and India. During those campaigns, he spread …

  10. Alexander the Great | Timeline | Britannica

    Timeline of events in the life of Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III or Alexander of Macedonia. In his short life (356–323 BCE) he conquered an enormous range of lands—from …