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Quote by Alexander the Great

“Bury my body and don't build any monument. Keep my hands out so the people know the one who won the world had nothing in hand when he died.”

Quote by Alexander the Great

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Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great, born in July 356 BC and died in June 323 BC, was a renowned military commander and politician in ancient Greece. Through a series of conquests, he established the vast Alexander Empire, which spread Greek culture to the East and had a profound impact on the world. more

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