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"To the strongest." (Alexander The Great 323 B.C.)

"To the strongest." (Alexander The Great 323 B.C.)
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irishgit
11/23/2008

"To the strongest." (Alexander The Great 323 B.C.) 3

Actually, there is some debate as to what his last words were, even at the time of his demise.  They were spoken in response to pleadings from him marshals as to who would succeed him.

Some reported that Alexander said, "Kratisto" (that is, "To the strongest!") or "Krat'eroi" (to the stronger).   There is also the distinct possibility that what he said is  "Krater'oi" (to Craterus, one of his marshals). This is possible because the Greek pronunciation of "the stronger" and "Craterus" differ only by the accented syllable. If Alexander did intend to choose one of his generals, Craterus would be the obvious choice as the commander of the largest part of the army, and was an excellent strategist.  Unfortunately for him Craterus was not at Alexander's deathbed, and those who were may have chosen to hear "Krat'eroi" — the stronger.

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