Alexander was tutored by Aristotle until the age of 16. In 335 BC, shortly after assuming the throne of Macedon, he launched a campaign in the Balkans and reasserted control over Thrace and parts of …

Dec 1, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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 …

Who was Alexander the Great? The son of a king, Alexander was a brilliant military leader who conquered most of the known world—but he wasn't much of a diplomat.

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

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, …

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.

Sep 13, 2024 · Alexander the Great, King of Macedon from 336 - 323 B.C., may claim the title of the greatest military leader the world has ever known. His empire spread from Gibraltar to the Punjab, …

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) …