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Alexander was born in Pella, Greece, to Phillip II of Macedon and Olympias
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Two years after conquering Greece, King Phillip II was murdered. Alexander becomes king of Macedonia and Greece. Like his father, Alexander wants to conquer Persia.
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Alexander crosses the Hellenspoint into Anatolia to defeat King Darius II, as well as conquer his empire. Darius sent other generals to fight Alexander but he quickly defeated them.
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Alexander and Darius battle at Issus and Darius' army was bigger. Alexander used his phalanx formation to win. Darius ran and Alexander wasn't able to catch him, but was able to capture his wife and children.
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Darius offered half of his kingdom in exchange for his family. Alexander refused and challenged him to keep fighting. Alexander wanted to conquer Persia.
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Darius fled and died and Alexander won and became the King of Persia.
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Alexander conquered Egypt and founded the city of Alexandria.
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Alexander became very ill and died in Babylon.