337/336 BC
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Alexander · Macedonia
life, dates, and events
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Birth, lifespan, and death
Creation years 3587–3600
Reference under review · 324/323 BC
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Look up Alexander in the study works
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Public-domain referenceEaston’s Bible Dictionary
Dictionary and historical background
Find Alexander →Public-domain referenceSmith’s Bible DictionaryPeople, places, customs, and history
Find Alexander →Public-domain referenceHitchcock’s Bible NamesThe name and its traditional meaning
Find Alexander →Public-domain referenceNave’s Topical BibleRelated KJV passages arranged by subject
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Events involving Alexander · Macedonia
Creation year 3587337/336 BC
Alexander becomes king of Macedonia
Alexander III succeeds Philip II in 336 BC and begins the reign that will overturn the Persian Empire.
Greek historical chronology · KJV
“Alexander III succeeds Philip II in 336 BC and begins the reign that will overturn the Persian Empire.”
Greek history · Livius
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Alexander completes the overthrow of Persia
After the campaigns from Granicus through Issus and Gaugamela, Darius III dies in 330 BC and the Achaemenid royal line ends.
Greek historical chronology · KJV
“After the campaigns from Granicus through Issus and Gaugamela, Darius III dies in 330 BC and the Achaemenid royal line ends.”
Greek and Persian history · Livius
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Alexander dies in Babylon
Alexander dies in Babylon in 323 BC without an adult heir able to hold the conquered empire together.
Greek historical chronology · KJV
“Alexander dies in Babylon in 323 BC without an adult heir able to hold the conquered empire together.”
Greek history · Livius
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