Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great
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Personal Life and Relationships

Alexander's personal life and relationships played a significant role in shaping his reign and legacy.
Marriage to Roxanne
327 BCE
Alexander married Roxanne, a Bactrian princess, to cement his relations with his new Central Asian satrapies.
Death of Hephaestion
324 BCE
Alexander's closest friend and companion, Hephaestion, died, causing Alexander significant emotional distress.