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Who Is Alexander The Great?

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In 335 Alexander’s sister married the Molossian king, who was also called Alexander. During the festival that followed, King Phillip II was murdered. Alexander was 19 then and he was determined to take over the throne and he did. After his father died Alexander became king and he conquered Persia and Egypt. Alexander the Great United Greece, reestablished the Corinthian League and conquered the Persian Empire. Shortly after King Phillips death Alexander left Macedonia with his armies to put down rebellions in the countries of Illyria, Thrace and Greece, all who had been conquered by King Phillip.

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