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          Alexander III of Macedon is one of the world’s most successful and famous military commanders. Inheriting the crown of Macedon aged 20 in 336 BC, he proceeded on a decade long campaign of conquest, defeating the Achaemenid Empire and overthrowing its king, Darius III, before pushing even further east to the Punjab in India.

          He formed one of the largest contiguous empires in history before his death in 323 BC.

          Here are 20 facts about this classical hero.

          1. His father was Philip II of Macedon

          Philip II was a great king of Macedon who defeated Athens and Thebes at the Battle of Chaeronea.

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          6. He sought to establish a federation of Greek states known as the League of Corinth, with himself as the elected hegemon (leader).

          2. Philip II’s military reforms were crucial to Alexander’s success

          Philip reformed the Macedonian army into the most deadly force of the time, developing his infantry phalanx, cavalry, siege equipment and logistics system.

          Thanks to Philip’s reforms