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Apr 30, 2024 · Alexander the Great, a fearless Macedonian king and military genius, conquered vast territories from Greece to Egypt and India, leaving an enduring legacy as one of history’s most remarkable conquerors.
- Frank W. Walbank
Alexander III of Macedon (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, romanized: Alexandros; 20/21 July 356 BC – 10/11 June 323 BC), most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon.
Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about the life and achievements of Alexander the Great, the ancient Macedonian ruler who conquered Persia and created a vast empire. Explore his military campaigns, cultural influence, death and legacy.
Nov 24, 2004 · A movie directed by Oliver Stone that depicts the life and conquests of Alexander the Great, from his childhood to his death. It features Colin Farrell, Anthony Hopkins, Rosario Dawson, Angelina Jolie and other stars in the cast.
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- Action, Biography, Drama
- Oliver Stone
- 2004-11-24
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) who became king upon his father's death in 336 BCE and then conquered most of the known world of his day.
- Joshua J. Mark
Alexander the Great was famous for his military power and is a legendary figure in history. Much of what we know about Alexander the Great is unreliable and steeped in myth; a lot of these mythologies were used by Alexander’s successors.
Alexander ( Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος) is a male 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 of the largest empires in ancient history. [1] Variants listed here are Aleksandar, Aleksander, Aleksandr and Alekzandr.
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