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Alexander the Great was born in 356 BC in Macedon, Greece to King Philip II of Macedon and Olympias. He was a skilled military commander who conquered many territories including Persia, Egypt, parts of India, and Babylon. Alexander died in 323 BC at the age of 33 in Babylon, possibly from poisoning or disease. His vast empire was left without a clear successor after his death.

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Alexander was called ¡°The Great¡± because he was a very skilled soldier and commander who was able to conquer many nations.
Mother Father Olympias of Epirus Philip II of Macedon
Alexander the Great was born in the region of Macedon, Greece in 356 BC/BCE.
Alexander married two women: Roxana and Stateira. Alexander The Great and Roxana < - - - - -
One of the many greatest civilizations that Alexander the Great conquered was Babylon.
Like most rulers, Alexander himself depicted in his own currency.
Alexander the Great fought and defeated the army of King Darius III.
Alexander fought against the Indian king Porus in the Punjab region of ancient India.
With the help of Sisikottos, Alexander the Great conquered a powerful Indian ruler in 326 BC/BCE. Conquered India - - - - - >
Alexander died in 323 BC/BCE in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon at 33 years of age.
Alexander is thought to have died from poisoning, malaria, or typhoid fever.
Alexander¡¯s only possible heir (son Alexander IV) would be born after his death and the other was the son of a concubine not a wife. There was much turmoil over who he said would take over after his death. Alexander IV - - - - - >
First king to be called ¡°the Great¡± Conquered Persian Empire and annexed it to Macedonia Aristotle was his boyhood tutor and mentor
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Alexander The Great

  • 1. Presented by Kimberly Nguyen and Arda Haywood
  • 2. Alexander was called ¡°The Great¡± because he was a very skilled soldier and commander who was able to conquer many nations.
  • 3. Mother Father Olympias of Epirus Philip II of Macedon
  • 4. Alexander the Great was born in the region of Macedon, Greece in 356 BC/BCE.
  • 5. Alexander married two women: Roxana and Stateira. Alexander The Great and Roxana < - - - - -
  • 6. One of the many greatest civilizations that Alexander the Great conquered was Babylon.
  • 7. Like most rulers, Alexander himself depicted in his own currency.
  • 8. Alexander the Great fought and defeated the army of King Darius III.
  • 9. Alexander fought against the Indian king Porus in the Punjab region of ancient India.
  • 10. With the help of Sisikottos, Alexander the Great conquered a powerful Indian ruler in 326 BC/BCE. Conquered India - - - - - >
  • 11. Alexander died in 323 BC/BCE in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon at 33 years of age.
  • 12. Alexander is thought to have died from poisoning, malaria, or typhoid fever.
  • 13. Alexander¡¯s only possible heir (son Alexander IV) would be born after his death and the other was the son of a concubine not a wife. There was much turmoil over who he said would take over after his death. Alexander IV - - - - - >
  • 14. First king to be called ¡°the Great¡± Conquered Persian Empire and annexed it to Macedonia Aristotle was his boyhood tutor and mentor
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