Important historical events and people-EP#2 Alexander the greatAlexander III of Macedon, commonly known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and a member of the Argead dynasty. He was born in Pella in 356 BC and succeeded his father Philip II to the throne at the age of 20. Born: July 356 BC, Pella, Greece.Died: June 323 BC,Babylon. Nationality: Macedonian. Full name: Alexander III of Macedon.Spouse: Roxana (m. 327 BC–323 BC), Stateira II (m. 324 BC–323 BC), Parysatis II (m. 324 BC–323 BC).