There are many theories of how Alexander the Great died. It is still a mystery on how the magnificent ruler passed away, but scientists feel they have an idea of what could have caused his death.
Alexander the Great was the king of Macedonia in 336 BC. He conquered most of the known world in his lifetime; astoundingly forming one of the ancient world’s largest empires, which spread from Greece to present day Turkey. Some may conclude to call him “one of history’s most successful commanders.” But Alexander’s short-lived and triumphant rule came to an end on June 13, 323 BC. According to independent.co.uk, Alexander was “ secretly murdered using poison at a celebratory banquet.” But around mid-evening, he was seized with intense pain and collapsed, …show more content…
Many people claim that Alexander could have been poisoned by more subtle substances such as arsenic, but scientists say that it is impossible. Although arsenic seems to be the most common poison, scientists declare that with arsenic, death would have came too fast. Since Alexander was dying over an expansion of about ten to eleven days, the murder could not have been committed with arsenic. Instead, according to ancient-origins.net, “Recent research conducted by Dr Leo Schep from the National Poisons Centre in New Zealand suggests that Alexander died from drinking poisonous wine from an innocuous-looking plant that, when fermented, is incredibly deadly.” Veratrum album is a species of flowers originating from the lilaceae family. This deadly flower could have been placed in his wine, leading to his slow yet painful death. But who exactly would have the audacity to poison Alexander the Great? Since Alexander’s father, Philip II, was assassinated by Pausanias (one of his own bodyguards), suspicions immediately fell on those whom Alexander associated with. These suspicions were mostly narrowed down to his general, Antipater, and Antipater’s …show more content…
Alcoholic liver disease damages the liver, building up fats and causing inflammation to the liver. Alexander the Great may have been an alcoholic, known for his lavish and reoccurring celebrations. According to independent.co.uk, Alexander “...turned to the bottle to escape personal inadequacy.” Independent.co.uk also claims, “In the last seven years of his life, Alexander became increasingly unpredictable, megalomaniacal, and paranoid,' Professor O'Brien says. 'He was driven to extremes of behaviour, followed by intense remorse.' The New York study showed that these are all the classic symptoms of alcoholism.” Alexander’s suspected alcoholism may have ended up being the cause of his fatal
Alexander the Great was the king of Macedonia in 336 BC. He conquered most of the known world in his lifetime; astoundingly forming one of the ancient world’s largest empires, which spread from Greece to present day Turkey. Some may conclude to call him “one of history’s most successful commanders.” But Alexander’s short-lived and triumphant rule came to an end on June 13, 323 BC. According to independent.co.uk, Alexander was “ secretly murdered using poison at a celebratory banquet.” But around mid-evening, he was seized with intense pain and collapsed, …show more content…
Many people claim that Alexander could have been poisoned by more subtle substances such as arsenic, but scientists say that it is impossible. Although arsenic seems to be the most common poison, scientists declare that with arsenic, death would have came too fast. Since Alexander was dying over an expansion of about ten to eleven days, the murder could not have been committed with arsenic. Instead, according to ancient-origins.net, “Recent research conducted by Dr Leo Schep from the National Poisons Centre in New Zealand suggests that Alexander died from drinking poisonous wine from an innocuous-looking plant that, when fermented, is incredibly deadly.” Veratrum album is a species of flowers originating from the lilaceae family. This deadly flower could have been placed in his wine, leading to his slow yet painful death. But who exactly would have the audacity to poison Alexander the Great? Since Alexander’s father, Philip II, was assassinated by Pausanias (one of his own bodyguards), suspicions immediately fell on those whom Alexander associated with. These suspicions were mostly narrowed down to his general, Antipater, and Antipater’s …show more content…
Alcoholic liver disease damages the liver, building up fats and causing inflammation to the liver. Alexander the Great may have been an alcoholic, known for his lavish and reoccurring celebrations. According to independent.co.uk, Alexander “...turned to the bottle to escape personal inadequacy.” Independent.co.uk also claims, “In the last seven years of his life, Alexander became increasingly unpredictable, megalomaniacal, and paranoid,' Professor O'Brien says. 'He was driven to extremes of behaviour, followed by intense remorse.' The New York study showed that these are all the classic symptoms of alcoholism.” Alexander’s suspected alcoholism may have ended up being the cause of his fatal