Alexander the Great (356–323 ) was the son of Philip II. He was the king of Macedon from 336 to 323 Considered one of the greatest generals of all time, he conquered and ruled land from Macedonia and Greece in the west to India in the east. Alexander the Great fell ill in Babylon on his return to Greece and Macedonia. The year was 323 , and here Alexander is shown on his deathbed. With him is his wife Roxanne, carrying their child, and his generals (the future diadochoi who fight one another for control of his empire) and other followers.

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