Alexander Great (jan 1, 340 BC – jan 1, 323 BC)
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Alexander the Great succeeded his father, Philip II, as the king in Macedon. Throughout his reign he conquered much of the known world including Darius III's Persia, Phoenicia, and Egypt. During his conquests, he didn't seek to overturn the culture of the people he conquered, but rather he adopted theirs as part of taking them under his rule. Nonetheless he left numerous cities named in his honor. The Hellenistic period which followed his death would leave lasting marks on the cultures throughout his empire as Greek influence spread rapidly.Additional Sources:
Hummel, Dustin B., and Hummel. "Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE)." Encyclopedia of Time: Science, Philosophy, Theology, & Culture, edited by H. James Birx, Sage Publications, 1st edition, 2009. Credo Reference, http://ezproxy.macalester.edu/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/topic/alexander_the_great?institutionId=742. Accessed 28 Apr. 2018.
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jan 1, 340 BC
jan 1, 323 BC
~ 17 years