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Does it matter? by Dr. Craig Johnson. In short, regardless of the sexual mores of Alexander's time, coupled with the clear evidence of homoerotic relationships on the part of his father Philip II, at end the question of whether there is evidence in the ancient historians to suggest that Alexander was homosexual, bisexual, homoerotic, or anything el...
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Macedonian general under Philip II and Alexander the Great. Mathematician, architect, and inventor.
Parmenio, known for his contributions in the construction of the city of Alexandria, was victorious over the Illyrians in 356 B.C. In 346 B.C. he was appointed a Macedonian delegate with the task of bringing about peace with Athens. He led an army i...
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King of Macedonia (359 B.C.-336 B.C.) and father of Alexander the Great and Philip III of Macedon.
Philip II came to the throne in 359 B.C. after the death of two elder brothers and although initially tapped regent, he soon appointed himself king. His visions of expansion and his military prowess led him gradually to rule of all Greece unchallenge...
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King of ancient Persia. Ruled from 336 to 330; he abandoned his mother, wife, and children at the battle of Issus where he was defeated by Alexander; fought and lost again at Gaugamela. Darius inherited the throne after the death of his cousin Artaxerxes III who was murdered by the eunuch Bagoas. In turn, Darius murdered Bagoas. His short rule prov...
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King of Macedonia who conquered the Persian Empire. Deified as one of the greatest military geniuses of all times. Son of Philip II of Macedonia and Princess Olympias of Epirus. Alexander, a student of Aristotle, commanded the Macedonian cavalry during the battle at Chaeroea in 338 B.C. while still in his teens. At 20, he succeeded his father as Ki...
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Macedonian general and supporter of Philip II of Macedon and Alexander the Great. Appointed by Alexander as regent in Macedonia during Alexander's invasion of Persia; left in control of Macedonia and Greece after Alexander's death. Antipater, a trusted lieutenant of Philip II and a supporter of Alexander the Great, held the positions of governor of...
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Alexander the Great (356–323 BC) was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and a student of Aristotle. He succeeded his father Philip II to the throne in 336 BC at the age of 20, and spent most of his ruling years conducting a lengthy military campaign throughout Western Asia and Egypt. By the age of 30, he had created one of the largest e...
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Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) was one of the most influential figures in world history. As king of Macedonia, he led a series of brilliant military campaigns that conquered much of the known world, from Greece to India. Alexander's conquests spread Greek culture and ideas throughout his vast empire, ushering in a new era known as the Hellenistic...
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Alexander the Great, known as one of history's most celebrated conquerors, left an indelible mark on the ancient world through his extraordinary military campaigns, visionary leadership, and cultural diffusion. His life, from his birth in 356 BCE to his legacy enduring "to eternity," is a captivating tale of ambition, genius, and historical signifi...
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