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There were many Alexanders before him and even more after him. Alexander III of Macedon was called the Great in ancient times because he was the big one, the conqueror and empire builder and founder of cities, the emblem of an age - and incidentally, his portrait became the model for the earliest images of Christ.
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∙ 9y agoIn ancient times, Alexander the great became famous for the vast military conquests which he achieved in such a short time and at such a young age. Upon rising to the Macedonian/Greek throne in 336 B.C.E., he embarked at age 20 on a series of conquests that led to Macedonian rule over the main centers of civilization throughout the Middle East, the Near East, and North Africa, among other portions of the Mediterranean Basin.
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∙ 9y agoConquering lands as far as Asia-Minor.
Not so much a "hero" in the typical sense, but a determined, informed, educated leader with in-depth military strategy instilled unto him since infancy.
A natural war-winner. A War Horse, if you will.
He toppled the Persian Empire which elevated him in the eyes of the Greeks, and later the Romans. Many of the people in the Persian Empire didn't see it that way after the horrendous carnage of his conquest.
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∙ 6y agoAlexander III, became king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia when his father Philip II was assassinated in 336 BC.
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∙ 15y agohe was one of the best warriors and was unbeaten in battle
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∙ 11y agoAlexander became king when his father was assassinated.
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Who became king of Macedonia after Philip?
Alexander the Great took up the throne of the Greek kingdom of Macedonia because he was King Philip's II son.
When did Alexander the great come to power?
alexander the great became king when his father died in 336 B.C.E
What was Alexander the Great known for?
Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III of Macedon, became king after the death of his father, King Philip II. One thing Alexander the Great was known for was his conquering most of the known world of his time.
Who became king of Macedonia and Greece after Alexander the great?
Antipater ruled the Macedonia and the rest of Greece after Alexander the Great died.
Were was Alexander the great king?
Alexander the Great was the king of Macedonia.
When did Alexander the Great became a king?
Alexander the Great became a King of Macedonia at age of 20 when his father was assassinated in 336 AD.
What happened after the father of Alexander the great died?
Alexander III became King
Alexander the great was how old when he became king of Macedonia?
2022.
How old was Alexander the Great when he became king and when he died?
he became king at the age of 20, and died at the age of 33.
How old was Alexander the great when he be came king?
he was 20 years old when he became a king
How old was Alexander the great when he became commander chief of the macedonian?
He became king and commander when he was 20.
When Alexander became King what country did he first rule?
Alexander III - the Great later, was the successor of Philip II King of Macedons therefore he was their King
When did Alexander become a great king?
Alexander was born in 356 BC and became King of Macedonia in 336 BC when his father Philip was killed.He was a great commander. Whether or not he was actually a great king is open to question.
Who became king of Macedonia after Philip?
Alexander the Great took up the throne of the Greek kingdom of Macedonia because he was King Philip's II son.
When did Alexander the great come to power?
alexander the great became king when his father died in 336 B.C.E
What was Alexander the Great known for?
Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III of Macedon, became king after the death of his father, King Philip II. One thing Alexander the Great was known for was his conquering most of the known world of his time.
How old was Alexander when he became king of Macedonia?
Alexander the Great became king when his father, Philippo II King of Macedonia, was killed by his guard's captain, a man called Pausanias. Alexander was 18 when it happened.
