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Alexander The Great

12-Jun-0323

Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of

Conquering the Macedonian king, Alexander the Great was born on July 20, 356C., In Pella, in the ancient Greek empire of Macedonia. During his reign, from 336 to 323 B.C.E., he conquered Greek cities and led the Corinthian Church. He also became king of Persia, Babylon, and Asia, and named Macedonian colonies in the region. While contemplating the conquest of Carthage and Rome, Alexander died of malaria in Babylon (now Iraq), on June 13, 323C.

QUOTES BY Alexander The Great

"Oh! Most miserable wretch that I am! Why have I not learnt how to swim?"

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"I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well. {His teacher was the legendary philosopher Aristotle}"

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"How happy had it been for me had I been slain in the battle. It had been far more noble to have died the victim of the enemy than fall a sacrifice to the rage of my friends."

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"Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable."

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"You shall, I question not, find a way to the top if you diligently seek for it; for nature hath placed nothing so high that it is out of the reach of industry and valor."