Alexander the Great
Military commander, King of Macedon from 336 to 323 BC
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- Alexander III of Macedon , most commonly known as Alexander the Great , was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon.
- By the age of 30, he had created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to northwestern India.
Alexander III of Macedon, most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He succeeded his father Philip II to the throne in 336 BC at the age of 20, and spent most of his reign conducting a lengthy military campaign throughout Asia and Egypt. By the age of 30, he had created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to northwestern India. He was undefeated in battle and is widely considered to be one of history's greatest and most successful military commanders.
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