Popularly known as the King of Asia or the King of Babylon, Alexander the Great was born in Macedonia, on the 20th of July 356 BC and passed away in June of 323 BC.
Do you know that at the age of 19, after his father’s death, Alexander attempted and succeeded in attaining the throne? As a result, he was known as the feudal king of Macedonia.
A strong military leader and king, Alexander united the Greek city-states after his father’s death and led the Corinthian League from 336 BC to 323 BC. He extended his campaign throughout Asia, and resultantly became the King of Asia, Babylon and Persia, creating Macedonian colonies in all these regions.
Famous Quote: “There is nothing impossible to him who will try.”
