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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | King of Macedonia. Notable for his military exploits as conqueror of Greece, Egypt, and Persia which created one of the largest empires of the ancient world. Undefeated in battle. Many cities were subsequently named in his honour. Had a close relationship with Hephaestion, his | + | King of Macedonia. Notable for his military exploits as conqueror of Greece, Egypt, and Persia which created one of the largest empires of the ancient world. Undefeated in battle. Many cities were subsequently named in his honour. Had a close relationship with Hephaestion, who was considered one of his lovers and who was poisoned. This devastated Alexander, and he also died shortly after. Married twice and had children, suggesting Alexander was bisexual, which was not uncommon at that time. |
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Revision as of 00:37, 4 November 2013
Contents
Country
Macedonia
Birth - Death
356 - 323 BC
Occupation
Politics
Notable Achievements
Head of State
Description
King of Macedonia. Notable for his military exploits as conqueror of Greece, Egypt, and Persia which created one of the largest empires of the ancient world. Undefeated in battle. Many cities were subsequently named in his honour. Had a close relationship with Hephaestion, who was considered one of his lovers and who was poisoned. This devastated Alexander, and he also died shortly after. Married twice and had children, suggesting Alexander was bisexual, which was not uncommon at that time.
