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Alexander the Great held the title of emperor
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Is it true that Alexander the Great held the title of emperor?
Yes. Alexander the Great was king of Macedon, not an emperor.
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Wikipedia: Alexander the Great. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_the_Great
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judged → SUPPORTED · 7504 Aug 2026
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