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  1. Alexander the Great - Wikipedia

    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 …

  2. Alexander the Great | Empire, Death, Map, & Facts | Britannica

    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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. Roy Lee Alexander Obituary (1947-2025) | Lubbock, TX

    Celebrate the life of Roy Lee Alexander (1947-2025) from Lubbock, TX. Read their obituary, share memories, and express condolences.

  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 …

  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. …

  7. Who was Alexander the Great? - National Geographic

    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.

  8. 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. …

  9. 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 …

  10. Ancient Greek civilization - Alexander, Conqueror, Legacy

    Dec 2, 2025 · A romantic story makes her “adopt” Alexander as her son, a gesture graciously accepted by Alexander. That gesture of conciliation toward the native population was good …