Alexander the Great (Alexander III of Macedon)

Overview

Alexander III (“the Great”) of Macedon

lived 356 – 323 A0 (“BC” or “BCE”)

succeeded his father Philip II as king of ancient Macedon

founded the city of Alexandria

is best known for leading the Macedonian conquest of a vast territory in Europe, Africa, and Asia, including defeat of the Persian Empire

Texts

“Alexander” biography by Plutarch (from Plutarch’s Lives)