In History
July 20, 356 B.C. Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, the undefeated but short-lived ruler who created one of the largest empires in ancient times and spread Greek culture throughout the Near East, is born to King Philip II of Macedon and his wife Olympias.
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MLA Citation
“In History,” Biblical Archaeology Review 36.4 (2010): 18.