Alexander of Macedon | Brief Biography

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Alexander of Macedon | Brief Biography

Alexander of Macedon

Alexander of Macedon | Brief Biography

Alexander of Macedon, also known as Alexander the Great, was born in 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia, and died at the age of 32 in Babylon, Persia, in 323 BC. He was the son of King Philip II of Macedon and his fourth wife, Olympias, a princess from Epirus.

Alexander was tutored by the philosopher Aristotle, and at the age of 16, he became the regent of Macedonia while his father was away on a campaign. In 338 BC, he led the Macedonian army to victory against the Greek city-states at the Battle of Chaeronea, and two years later, he succeeded his father as king of Macedonia.

With an army of Macedonian and Greek soldiers, Alexander embarked on a series of military campaigns to conquer the Persian Empire, which at the time was the dominant power in the region. In 334 BC, he crossed the Hellespont into Asia Minor, and over the next decade, he defeated the Persian armies in a series of battles, including the Battles of Issus and Gaugamela.

After conquering the Persian Empire, Alexander continued his conquests eastward, through modern-day Iraq, Iran, and Central Asia. He founded several cities, including Alexandria in Egypt, which became a major center of Hellenistic culture.

Alexander‘s military campaigns and conquests were accompanied by acts of cruelty and violence, and his leadership style was often ruthless. Nevertheless, he was a brilliant military strategist and a charismatic leader who inspired loyalty and devotion among his soldiers.

After his death in 323 BC, Alexander’s empire was divided among his generals, and his legacy lived on in the spread of Hellenistic culture and the influence of his military tactics on subsequent generations of commanders. 0 0 0.

Sources:

Sources for Alexander the Great’s life and legacy include the writings of ancient historians such as Arrian, Plutarch, and Diodorus Siculus, as well as archaeological evidence and inscriptions from the period. Other notable sources include the Alexander Romance, a collection of legends and stories about Alexander’s life and conquests, and the writings of ancient philosophers and scholars who commented on his legacy. ***

N.B. This article originally belongs to the book entitled ‘Brief Biographies of Eminent Generals and Conquerors’ by Menonim Menonimus.

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