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Ancient Greek Figures: Biographies & Historical Context | Historiqly

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Alexander

Europe · 356-323 BCE

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The Macedonian king who conquered the Persian Empire, spread Greek culture to the borders of India, and became a legend before his thirty-third year.

Pericles

Europe · c. 495-429 BCE

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The statesman who made Athens golden, and defined what democracy could mean.

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