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Alexander III of
Macedon (356–323 BC), popularly known as Alexander
the Great (Greek:
Μέγας Ἀλέξανδρος,
Mégas Aléxandros), was a
Greeki[›]
king (basileus)
of
Macedon who created one of the largest empires
in
ancient history. Born in
Pella in 356 BC, Alexander received a
classical Greek education under the tutorship
of
famed philosopher
Aristotle, succeeded his father
Philip II of Macedon to the throne in 336 BC
after the
King was assassinated, and died thirteen
years later at the age of 32. Although both
Alexander's reign and
empire were short-lived, the
cultural impact of his conquests lasted for
centuries. Alexander is one of the
most famous
figures of
antiquity, and is remembered for his
tactical ability, his conquests, and for
spreading
Greek civilization into the East.
Source:
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