Catherine de Medici

2,180,000mi²

Alexander the Great, the legendary Macedonian military leader, is renowned for his impressive conquests that shaped the course of history. From 336 to 323 BC, he embarked on a series of military campaigns that spanned across three continents. His conquests started with the Persian Empire, defeating the mighty King Darius III and capturing the cities of Babylon, Susa, and Persepolis. He then continued his expansion into Egypt, where he founded the city of Alexandria. Alexander's armies then pushed further east, conquering vast territories including modern-day Afghanistan and parts of India. His military genius and visionary strategies allowed him to establish one of the largest empires the world had ever seen, stretching from Greece to Egypt and as far east as India. His conquests not only expanded Greek culture and influence but also paved the way for Hellenistic civilization to flourish in the years to come.

356 - 323 BCE

Crowned 336 BCE

Born in Pella, Macedon