Was Athens conquered by Alexander the Great?

At the battle of Chaeronea in 338 BCE, Philip II met the combined armies of Athens and Thebes and defeated them, becoming the defacto ruler of Greece. read more

For the most part, however, young Alexander viewed Greece as part of his father's empire, joining Philip in 338 BC as he conquered Greece. Philip sought a separate peace with Athens, which the Athenian general Phocion argued for. read more

Alexander showed up at Athens soon after, and the Athenians begged his forgiveness. He demanded that they cough up the ringleaders, but he was persuaded to give up this request also. One general fled to Persia. Neither Alexander or Philip ever invaded Athens. They were made honorary citizens, and had great respect for the Athenians of the classic age. read more

Alexander III, known historically as Alexander the Great, was the undefeated ruler of Macedon who quelled uprisings in Thebes, Athens and Thessaly upon his father's death and conquered Persia, Anatolia, Syria, Phoenicia, Judea, Gaza, Egypt, Bactria and Mesopotamia. read more