Alexander the Great

356 - 323 Ancient History Macedonian

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Biographical Core

Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE) was born in Pella, the capital of Macedon, to King Philip II and Olympias. Tutored by Aristotle and trained in military strategy from childhood, he ascended to the throne at age 20 following his father's assassination. He became one of history's most successful military commanders, conquering the Persian Empire, Egypt, and territories extending into India. He was proclaimed Pharaoh of Egypt and believed to possess divine origins as the son of Zeus-Ammon. His reign fundamentally reshaped the ancient world through military conquest and the spread of Hellenistic culture before his death at age 32.

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