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after his fathers death Alexander becomes the new king of macedonia
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Alexander fights Persia who was in command of King Darius
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the second fight between Darius and Alexander was located in Issus
Alexander used his phalanx formation to win. King Darius escaped but Alexander took Dariuses family as hostage -
Darius offers a peace treaty which consisted of Alexander giving Darius his wife and son back in exchange for half his land/kingdom. Alexander refused since he didnt want half of Persia he wanted it all
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The third and final war between the two kingdoms (Persia & Macedonians) after noticing that he couldn't defeat Alexander and his men Darius tried to escape but died and Alexander conquered persia
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Alexander conquered Egypt and named it Alexandria which became famous as a trading centre. Although Alexander didn't force Egyptians to do anything or to change their religion he maintained in control for a long time. A prophet informed Alexander he was the son of God Hyperion which he later used for fame
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Alexander died at the age of 32. the exact cause of Alexander's death is unknown but its believed that was because one of these issues poison, malaria, typhoid fever or other maladies
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