10 Biggest Influencers in History

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2. Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great, one of the greatest leaders through history, and definitely one of the biggest influencers in history was born in 356 BC in Pella, Macedon and he died on June in 323 BC in Babylon at the age of 32. He reigned from 336 until 323 BC and his conquests had a huge impact on eastern and western culture. Along with expanding his empire, the Hellenistic culture spread from the Mediterranean sea to Asia. One of the main components of the Hellenistic culture was the fact that the Greek language was expanding. With spreading the Greek language, they also spread Greek art, drama, and philosophy. Also, despite the diffusion of the Hellenistic culture, Alexander the Great also created a great environment for trade without the fear of attack. In order to create a suitable environment for trade, Alexander also laid a foundation for the creation of new political systems.

10 Biggest Influencers in History

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