Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great Historical Figure Nationality: Macedon Year of Birth: 356 BC Year of Death: 323 BC Cause of Death: Disputed Religion: Greek pantheon Occupation: Soldier, Monarch Parents: Philip II of Macedon Spouse: Roxana of Bactria Stateira of Persia (concurrently married) Children: Alexander IV of Macedon Relatives: Philip III of Macedon (half-brother) House: Argead Political Office(s): King of Macedon, Pharaoh of Egypt, and King of Persia Fictional Appearances: Hellenic Traders Set in OTL Appearance(s): Over the Wine-Dark Sea through Salamis Type of Appearance: Posthumous references

Alexander III of Macedon (20 or 21 July 356 BC – 10 or 11 June 323 BC), popularly known as Alexander the Great (Greek: Μέγας Ἀλέξανδρος, Mégas Aléxandros), was a Greek king (basileus) of Macedon. In his brief life, he created one of the largest empires in ancient history. Born in Pella in 356 BC, Alexander received a classical Greek education under the tutorship of famed philosopher Aristotle. He succeeded his father Philip II after Philip was assassinated, and died 13 years later at the age of 32. Although both Alexander's reign and empire were short-lived, the cultural impact of his conquests lasted for centuries. Alexander was known to be undefeated in battle and is considered one of the most successful commanders of all time. He is one of the most famous figures of antiquity, and is remembered for his tactical ability, his conquests, and for spreading Greek culture into Asia and Egypt (marking the beginning of Hellenistic civilization).

The cause of Alexander's death is debated. He spent at least one night drinking and carousing without sleep. Subsequently, he fell ill with a fever. He lingered for a few days, and then died. Both poison and several diseases have been suggested, although debate continues regarding both this matter and his final resting place.

Alexander the Great in Hellenic Traders

In the decade after his death, the would-be heirs of Alexander the Great battled each other over the remains of his empire.

The polis of Rhodes was not initially directly affected by these conflicts, having pushed out a Macedonian garrison shortly after Alexander's death.

Alexander the Great in Crosstime Traffic

In one alternate discovered by Crosstime Traffic, the successors of Alexander the Great ruled a half dozen empires that stretched from Spain to the borders of China well into the 21st Century. Footage taken in this alternate was shown to Jeremy Solters and his fellow students in US history class.

When Jeremy and his sister Amanda wondered why their station in Polisso had been cut off from the home timeline, Jeremy hoped, half jokingly, that the home timeline hadn't been invaded by people from a timeline where Alexander discovered the secret of crosstime.

See Also

• Alcibiades, a historical Athenian military and political leader who lived and died before Alexander's birth. In the short alternate history work, "The Daimon", Alcibiades lays out plans for a large empire broadly similar to the one Alexander built in OTL.

References

Royal offices (OTL)
Preceded by Philip II	King of Macedon 336–323 BC	Succeeded by Philip III and Alexander IV
Preceded by Darius III	Great King (Shah) of Persia 330–323 BC
	Pharaoh of Egypt 332–323 BC
New creation	Lord of Asia Titular 331–323 BC