Plutarchs biography of alexander the great

    plutarchs biography of alexander the great
Field Information
Full Name Alexander III of Macedon
Date of Birth 20/21 July 356 BC
Place of Birth Pella, Kingdom of Macedon
Date of Death 10/11 June 323 BC
Place of Death Babylon, Macedonian Empire
Citizenship / Country of Residence Macedonian
Education Tutored by Aristotle
Profession King, Military Commander
Years of Activity 336 BC - 323 BC (as King)
Brief Information Alexander III of Macedon was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He led a vast military campaign across northeast Africa and Asia, creating one of the largest empires of the ancient world stretching from Greece to India. His reign marked the beginning of the Hellenistic period, significantly spreading Greek culture, language, and influence across a wide geographical area.