11 Jul 327 Jahr v. Chr. - Marries Roxana

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The marriage of Alexander the Great to Roxana took place in the fortress of Chorienes in Sogdiana, modern-day Uzbekistan, in 327 BC. The marriage was a political move, as it helped to unite the Macedonian and Persian peoples. Roxana was the daughter of a Sogdian nobleman, and her marriage to Alexander helped to solidify his control over the region.

The wedding was a lavish affair, and it was attended by Alexander's entire army. The ceremony was conducted in both Macedonian and Persian traditions, and it was a symbol of the new era of peace and cooperation between the two cultures.

The marriage of Alexander and Roxana was a controversial one, as some of Alexander's Macedonian companions objected to the fact that he was marrying a Persian woman. However, Alexander was determined to unite the two peoples, and he believed that the marriage was the best way to achieve this goal.

The marriage of Alexander and Roxana was a success, and it helped to ensure the stability of Alexander's empire. Roxana bore Alexander a son, Alexander IV, who would eventually succeed him as king.

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