# Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon who created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to northwestern India, before his death at age 32. Tutored by Aristotle, he was a brilliant military strategist who never lost a battle, spreading Greek culture across the Near East, Egypt, and Central Asia in a process known as Hellenization. His early death in 323 BC triggered the fragmentation of his empire among his generals.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** July 20, 356
- **Birthplace:** Pella, Macedonia
- **Nationality:** Macedonian
- **Occupation:** politician
- **Category:** Power & Politics
- **Also Known As:** Alexander III of Macedon, The Great

## Overview

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.

## Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Alexander the Great. Military commander, King of Macedon from 336 to 323 BC

## Sources

Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_the_Great

## Timeline

### 356 — Birth
Birth of Alexander the Great.

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
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### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

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