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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

    Feb 13, 2026 · 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 (2004) - IMDb

    Nov 24, 2004 · The epic chronicles the life of Alexander the Great, from his youth in Macedonia under King Philip II and Queen Olympias to his rise as one of history's most powerful conquerors.

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. Meaning, origin and history of the name Alexander

    Dec 1, 2024 · However, the most famous bearer was Alexander the Great, king of Macedon. In the 4th century BC he built a huge empire out of Greece, Egypt, Persia, and parts of India. Due to his fame, …

  7. Alexander the Great - History And Culture

    Mar 31, 2024 · Alexander the Great (356–323 BCE) was a king of Macedon, a brilliant military strategist, and one of the most influential figures in ancient history. In little over a decade, he conquered an …

  8. Alexander the Great [ushistory.org]

    Alexander the Great's legacy is both far reaching and profound. First, his father was able to unite the Greek city-states, and Alexander destroyed the Persian Empire forever.

  9. Alexander the Great - World History Encyclopedia

    Nov 14, 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) …

  10. 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 …