Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ======Alexander the Great====== =====Introduction===== **Alexander the Great** (356 BC – 323 BC) was a historically significant [[Macedonian]] king who, within the wizarding world, was also a famous [[wizard]]. His magical legacy is primarily known through his inclusion on a [[Chocolate Frog Card]] and a disputed claim that he once possessed the [[Elder Wand]]. Like other historical figures such as [[Ptolemy]], [[Agrippa]], and [[Paracelsus]], Alexander's life is re-contextualized within the magical community as that of a prominent [[wizard]]. =====Biography===== Much of Alexander's life is known through [[Muggle]] historical records, which document his reign as the King of [[Macedon]] and his creation of one of the largest empires of the ancient world. The wizarding world's account of his life includes at least one significant magical event. According to a boastful claim by the wandmaker [[Mykew Gregorovitch]], one of his ancestors, [[Ivor Gregorovitch]], defeated Alexander in a duel. This victory, as the [[Gregorovitch]] family legend goes, is how they first came into possession of the [[Elder Wand]]. However, the veracity of this claim is highly questionable, as it contradicts the more widely accepted history of the [[wand]]'s origins with the [[Peverell]] brothers. It is more likely a fabricated story intended to bolster the [[Gregorovitch]] family's reputation. Despite the dubious nature of this story, Alexander's fame in the magical world was sufficient for him to be immortalized on a [[Chocolate Frog Card]], a testament to his historical importance as a [[wizard]]. =====Physical Appearance and Personality===== The novels provide no description of Alexander the Great's physical appearance or personality from a wizarding perspective. =====Magical Abilities and Skills===== While his specific magical talents are not detailed in the canonical texts, Alexander's reputation suggests he was a powerful [[wizard]]. * **Dueling:** He was allegedly a participant in a high-stakes duel, purportedly for ownership of the [[Elder Wand]]. Although the claim that he lost this duel comes from a biased source, his involvement implies a reputation as a capable duelist. * **General Magical Prowess:** Being featured on a [[Chocolate Frog Card]] places him in the company of other historically significant and powerful witches and wizards, indicating that his magical achievements were considered noteworthy by the wizarding community. =====Possessions===== * **[[Elder Wand]]:** Alexander the Great was claimed by the [[Gregorovitch]] family to have been a past owner of the [[Elder Wand]]. This claim is unverified and likely false, serving as a boast about the family's history. =====Relationships===== * **[[Ivor Gregorovitch]]:** The supposed ancestor of [[Mykew Gregorovitch]] who claimed to have duelled and defeated Alexander the Great to win the [[Elder Wand]]. This is the only known wizarding relationship attributed to Alexander. =====Etymology===== The name Alexander is the Latinized form of the Greek //Alexandros// (Ἀλέξανδρος), which means "defender of the people" or "defending man." This is derived from the Greek verb //alexō// ("to defend, to help") and the noun //anēr// ("man"). =====Behind the Scenes===== * Alexander the Great was featured on a card in the officially licensed //Harry Potter Trading Card Game//, which was released by Wizards of the Coast in the early 2000s. * The integration of real-world historical figures into the magical world is a recurring theme in the *Harry Potter* series, suggesting that the wizarding community has long existed in parallel with [[Muggle]] society, with many influential figures being secretly a part of both worlds.
