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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 Thrace and parts of …

  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 legacy as one of …

  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 ancient …

  4. 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 ushered in …

  5. 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.

  6. What made Alexander ‘the Great’? - History Skills

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

  7. Alexander the Great - Biography and Timeline - ThoughtCo

    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, …

  8. Alexander the Great [ushistory.org]

    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.

  9. 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. Due to his fame, …

  10. Alexander Street ES - Uncommon Schools Newark

    Alexander Street Elementary School is located in the Newark neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg. Students have the opportunity to attend our elementary school for grades K to 4, and to continue on …