Alexander the Great
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Alexander the Great
Summary
Alexander the Great is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pella[2]. He was born on July 20, 356 BC[3]. He died in Babylon[4]. He died on June 10, 323 BC[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military leader[7], and monarch[8]. He ranks in the top 0.044% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62,892 views/month, #444 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Alexander the Great's place of birth was Pella[2].
- Alexander the Great died in Babylon[4].
- Alexander the Great was born on July 20, 356 BC[3].
- Alexander the Great died on June 10, 323 BC[5].
- Burial took place at Alexandria[10].
- Alexander the Great's father was Philip II of Macedon[11].
- Alexander the Great's mother was Olympias[12].
- Alexander the Great was married to Roxana[13].
- Alexander the Great was married to Stateira[14].
- Among Alexander the Great's spouses was Parysatis II[15].
- A child of Alexander the Great was Alexandros IV of Macedon[16].
- A child of Alexander the Great was Heracles of Macedon[17].
- Alexander the Great held citizenship in Macedonia[18].
- Alexander the Great's professions included politician[6].
- Alexander the Great's professions included military leader[7].
- Alexander the Great's professions included monarch[8].
- Alexander the Great held the position of king of Macedonia[19].
- Alexander the Great held the position of pharaoh[20].
- Alexander the Great's religion is recorded as Ancient Greek religion[21].
- Alexander the Great's religion is recorded as Greek mythology[22].
- Alexander the Great was influenced by Aristotle[23].
- Alexander the Great is recorded as male[24].
- Alexander the Great's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Alexander the Great's family is recorded as Argead dynasty[26].
- Alexander the Great's noble title is recorded as pharaoh[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Pella[2], Alexander the Great… he was born on July 20, 356 BC[3]. His father was Philip II of Macedon[11]. His mother was Olympias[12].
Education
Studied under Aristotle[28], a biologist[29], -0384–-0322[30], specialised in philosophy[31] and Anaximenes of Lampsacus[32], a historian[33], -0380–-0320[34], specialised in history[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], military leader[7], and monarch[8]. Positions held include king of Macedonia[19], a noble title[36] and pharaoh[20], a noble title[37], in Ancient Egypt[38].
Personal Life
Spouses include Roxana[13], a consort[39], -0347–-0310[40], of Bactria[41]; Stateira[14], a politician[42], -0346–-0323[43], of Achaemenid Empire[44]; and Parysatis II[15], b. -0350[45], of Achaemenid Empire[46]. Children include Alexandros IV of Macedon[16], a sovereign[47], -0323–-0309[48], of Macedonia[49] and Heracles of Macedon[17], -0327–-0309[50]. Religious affiliations include Ancient Greek religion[21], a polytheistic religion[51] and Greek mythology[22], a mythology by ethnic group[52].
Death and Burial
Alexander the Great died on June 10, 323 BC[5]. He passed away in Babylon[4]. The cause of death was typhoid fever[53]. He is buried at Alexandria[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexander the Great include Merv[54], an archaeological site[55], in Turkmenistan[56]; Ai-Khanoum[57], an archaeological site[58], in Afghanistan[59]; Alexandria Eschate[60], an ancient city[61], in Tajikistan[62]; Alexandria Bucephalous[63], an ancient city[64], in Seleucid Empire[65], founded in -0326[66]; Hatay Airport[67]; Alexandreio Melathron[68]; Küçük İskender[69]; and Alinda[70].
Why It Matters
Alexander the Great ranks in the top 0.044% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62,892 views/month, #444 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
He has been cited as an influence by Nikos Kazantzakis[73], a writer[74], 1883–1957[75], of Greece[76], awarded the Greek State Literary Awards[77], specialised in poetry[78] and Friedrich Nietzsche[79], a philosopher[80], 1844–1900[81], of Kingdom of Prussia[82].
Entities named for him include Merv[54], an archaeological site[55], in Turkmenistan[56]; Ai-Khanoum[57], an archaeological site[58], in Afghanistan[59]; Alexandria Eschate[60], an ancient city[61], in Tajikistan[62]; Alexandria Bucephalous[63], an ancient city[64], in Seleucid Empire[65], founded in -0326[66]; Hatay Airport[67]; and Alexandreio Melathron[68].
FAQs
Where was Alexander the Great born?
Alexander the Great's place of birth was Pella[2].
Where did Alexander the Great die?
Alexander the Great died in Babylon[4].
Who were Alexander the Great's parents?
Alexander the Great's father was Philip II of Macedon[11]. Alexander the Great's mother was Olympias[12].
Who was Alexander the Great married to?
Alexander the Great's spouses include Roxana[13], Stateira[14], and Parysatis II[15].
What did Alexander the Great do for work?
Alexander the Great worked as politician[6], military leader[7], and monarch[8].
Who did Alexander the Great influence?
Alexander the Great has been cited as an influence by Nikos Kazantzakis[73] and Friedrich Nietzsche[79].