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when did Alexander the great become king?

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When did Alexander the great become king? Not how old he was but what year it was when he became king.

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  • Anonymous
    3 years ago

    In 336 B.C., Alexander’s father Philip was assassinated. Just 20 years old, Alexander claimed the Macedonian throne and killed his rivals before they could challenge his sovereignty.

  • larry1
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    At age 20 in 336BC Alexander succeeded his murdered father Phillip II, as king of Macedonia and it's Greek empire.

  • Chris
    Lv 6
    3 years ago

    Around three hundred years before Christ.

  • Anonymous
    3 years ago

    In 336 BC. He became King of Macedonia.

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    DO your research

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