Where was Alexander the Great from?
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Macedonia
He became king at 20.
💡 Did you know? Alexander took the throne of Macedon in northern Greece at just 20.
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Who was Alexander's teacher?
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Aristotle
One of the greatest thinkers.
💡 Did you know? His private tutor was none other than the philosopher Aristotle.
What did Alexander conquer?
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Persian Empire
One of the largest empires of antiquity.
💡 Did you know? Alexander shattered the vast Persian Empire and extended his rule as far as India.
What is remarkable about Alexander's campaigns?
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never defeated
An exceptional military talent.
💡 Did you know? Alexander was never defeated in a single major battle: an unparalleled record.
How young did Alexander die?
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aged 32
His empire fell apart afterwards.
💡 Did you know? Alexander died in Babylon at just 32: the cause (fever? poison?) is still debated.
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Which ruler is shown here?
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Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire in a single decade and built an empire from Greece to India.
💡 Did you know? He named over 20 cities after himself: the most famous, Alexandria in Egypt, still exists.
In which year was Alexander the Great born?
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356 BC
Born: 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia
Where was Alexander the Great born?
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Pella, Macedonia
Born: 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia
How old was Alexander the Great at death?
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32
Died: 323 BC in Babylon, aged 32
What was Alexander the Great's origin?
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Macedonian (Greek)
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