👑 Royalty & Nobility

Alexander the Great

Yes. Alexander the Great is the son of Philip II of Macedon, who founded the Argead dynasty.

Philip's son, tutored by Aristotle, who inherited the throne at twenty and conquered the Persian Empire.

Quick Facts

Profession
King, General
Born
356 BC
Died
323 BC
Nationality
Macedonian Greek
Relationship to founder
son

Notable Works

  • Conquest of the Persian Empire
  • Battle of Gaugamela
  • Founding of Alexandria

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Parent or predecessor

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