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    Alexander the Great was born in Pella, Macedonia. He was the conqueror and king of Macedonia. During his leadership he united the Greek city-states and led the Corinthian league. He also became the king of Persia, Babylon, and Asia. He extended his empire all the way to Egypt. Alexander the Great was successful at conquering massive empires because he attributed all of the qualities of an ideal leader. After his return from India in 324 B.C.E Alexander put down a mutiny among his troops . Alexander

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    Alexander the great was considered to be great for many reasons. Beginning with his conquests, Alexander the great concurred all that he set out to. He did not concur to pillage as most do, but to unit a region under one rule. Alexander was incredibly courageous, never backing down from a battle when it got too tough. For example, when he was still a young kid he tamed a horse that no other man could tame. He saw a challenge and he went after it with full force, without fear. He was also an intelligent

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    Alexander the Great Is probably one of the greatest military leaders of all time. He not only created a big army but also conquered all of greece and he conquered persia. Alexander the great did however have some faults, he did sell people into slavery and he treated some cities very harshly. It still comes down to one question and that is is alexander the great really great? In my opinion I think He was great in some ways but he did do some things that would make you question whether or not he was

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    There are many reasons why I think Alexander the Great doesn’t deserve the nickname great. The first reason why I believe that he is not great is When he was conquering the world all the people that survived the attack that were against him would be turned into slaves. This idea was unfair because some of the people he fought to have their own talent like blacksmith but Alexander would never know that. The reason why he would never know that is they would turn into slaves automatically. The next

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    Alexander became king at the young age of 20, and was the king of the geek city called Macedon. Despite his young age, he was a fierce leader and by the age of 30 he had conquered the world (Asia, North Africa and Greece). Alexander extended his empire into India, founded 20 new cities, defeated the Persians, and declared himself as Son of God. He was known as one of the best military geniuses of all time and had never lost a war. Another reason that makes him ‘great’ is that he was

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    Alexander the Great born from King Philip II and Queen Olympia. At 18 he ruled the Companion Cavalry, which he collaborated with his father in overpowering the Athenian and Theban armies at Chaeronea. Following the murder of his father he inherited Corinthian League (formed only of Greek states). Although some southern Greek states celebrated the death of Philip. It wasn’t until Alexander moved his military southward, that the greeks started realizing how powerful he was as a leader. It has been

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    Alexander III of Macedon better known as Alexander the Great was perhaps one of the best war generals in history. With his great decision making while managing an empire over three thousand miles long. By defecting the Persians and Greeks he conquered Egypt and Asia Minor, and also secured the Mediterranean Sea which we all know to be the Persian Empire. And while this empire was under his control he remained undefeated making his empire not only grow but thrive. Over his years of conquering his

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    Alexander The Great Alexander III of Macedon Riding Bucephalus Into Battle Alexander III of Macedon or Alexander The Great was born on 20/21 July 356 BC in Pella, Macedon. He was the son of the king of Macedon. Alexander was many things, he was a prince, a king, a general, and much more. Alexander’s father was the King of Macedon, Philip II and his mother was his father’s fourth wife, Olympias, she was the daughter of Neoptolemus I, the king of Epirus. When Alexander was very young he was raised

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    Alexander the Great King Alexander of Macedonia was considered one of the greatest military leaders and most powerful rulers of all history, earning his nickname, Alexander the Great. Alexander seemed to have everything at a young age. He was Cavalry commander at eighteen. When he was twenty, his dad died and he became king. By twenty-six he conquered the Persian Empire and after that he explored the Indian frontier at thirty. Sadly, with all these young accomplishments, he died at the age of thirty-two

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    What makes a great leader? Throughout history, leaders around the world have been given the title of "great." Alexander III of Macedonia was one who was called the “great”. He lived from 356-323 BCE and ruled from the age of twenty until his death at the age of thirty-three. During his time as king, he united Greece, reestablished the Corinthian League and conquered the Persian Empire. In the wake of his father's murder, who was the king at the time, Alexander was determined to take role of his father’s

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