Alexander the Awesome

A towering figure of ancient Greek history, Alexander the Great is said to have come close to conquering the civilized world. The son of King Phillip II of Macedon, Alexander was educated by the philosopher Aristotle and first led troops at age 18. After his father's death he whipped the superpower Persians and conquered much of the civilized world. He died suddenly at age 33 after a bout of heavy drinking; some suggest he was poisoned, though no cause of death has ever been proved.

Alexander's favorite horse Bucephalus one of history's famous steeds.

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Xerxes' only had two wives that I could think of or google...:D Esther and Vashti. They can be found in the Bible..:)

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are you a descendant of Alex the Great?

March 27, 2009 7:42 PM  

Yay history! Greek history is like my fav. :) Go Alex!

March 28, 2009 12:49 AM  

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