Alexander

Alexander: Directed by Oliver Stone. With Anthony Hopkins, David Bedella, Jessie Kamm, Angelina Jolie. Alexander, the King of Macedonia and one of the greatest army leaders in the history of warfare, conquers much of the known world.

Alexander the Great was Alexander III of Macedon ( Greek: Αλέξανδρος, Aléxandros; 20/21 July 356 BC - 10/11 June 323 BC). He was king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon from 336 BC until his death in 323 BC.

Learn about the life and achievements of Alexander the Great, the ancient Macedonian ruler who conquered Persia and created a vast empire. Explore his military campaigns, cultural influence, death and legacy.

Alexander was born around July 20, 356 B.C., in Pella in modern-day northern Greece, which was the administrative capital of ancient Macedonia. He was the son of King Philip II and Olympias (one...