king of Macedonia and conqueror of Achaemenid Persia (356–323 BC)
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king of Macedonia and conqueror of Achaemenid Persia (356–323 BC)
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Alexandros the Great is king of Macedonia and conqueror of Achaemenid Persia (356–323 BC).
The name Alexandros means "male given name (Αλέξανδρος)". It is of Greek origin.
Name Meaning
male given name (Αλέξανδρος)
The name Alexandros is of Greek origin, meaning "male given name (Αλέξανδρος)". It is traditionally a male name.
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