Full Name: Alexander III of Macedon

Known As: Alexander the Great

Nickname: The King of Macedonia, The Conqueror

Father: King Philip II of Macedon

Mother: Queen Olympia, daughter of King Neoptolemus

Wife: Stateira II, Roxana

Mistress: Barsine, Pankaste, Tyndareus' daughter

Daughter: Cleopatra, by Barsine

Date of Birth: July 356 BC

Birth Place: Pella, Kingdom of Macedon

Date of Death: June 10 or 11, 323 BC

Death Place: Babylon, Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq)

Cause of Death: Unknown, speculated to be from natural causes or poison

Remains: Interred in the city of Alexandria, Egypt (location unknown)

Gender: Male

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Religion: Ancient Greek religion, later became a patron of religion and considered himself a god by some

Race or Ethnicity: Greek

Education: Tutored by Aristotle

Nationality: Macedonian

Influenced: Hellenistic culture, Western military tactics, and future conquerors such as Julius Caesar

Major Writings: None known, accounts of his life and conquests written by others such as Plutarch and Arrian

Occupation: King of Macedonia, military commander, and conqueror


Career: Alexander the Great was the King of Macedonia who conquered an empire stretching from Greece to Egypt and India. He is considered one of the greatest military commanders in history and his empire had a lasting impact on the ancient world, shaping the future of the Hellenistic culture.


Early Life & Childhood: Alexander was born to King Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olympia. He was tutored by Aristotle and showed military prowess from a young age.


Personal Life & Family: Alexander married Stateira II, daughter of Darius III of Persia, and later, Roxana. He had a daughter named Cleopatra with Barsine, one of his mistresses.


Later Life & Death: Alexander continued to expand his empire until his death at the age of 32. The cause of his death is unknown, with theories ranging from natural causes to poisoning.


Some Unknown Information:


  1. Alexander was left-handed
  2. He was a tactician who used innovative strategies in battles
  3. He was known for his kindness towards conquered peoples and willingness to integrate different cultures into his empire
  4. He founded over 70 cities, including Alexandria in Egypt
  5. Alexander was a patron of the arts and supported the study of science
  6. He believed himself to be of divine descent and was considered a god by some cultures
  7. He was described as having a charismatic personality and leadership abilities
  8. Alexander's empire quickly dissolved after his death due to infighting among his generals
  9. He was heavily influenced by the teachings of Aristotle and the Greek philosopher-king ideology
  10. Alexander's legacy continues to be studied and admired for his military conquests and cultural impact on the ancient world.