Alexander the Great, the renowned Macedonian king, had a son named Alexander IV. However, Alexander the Great died young at the age of 32, leaving his vast empire in a state of turmoil.
His son, Alexander IV, was only two years old at the time of his father's death. He was declared king, but his reign was short-lived and plagued by instability. The empire was divided amongst Alexander's generals, who fought amongst themselves for control.
The young king was ultimately murdered at the age of 14 by Cassander, one of Alexander's generals, who sought to consolidate his own power.
The death of Alexander IV marked the end of the Argead dynasty that had ruled Macedon for centuries. The vast empire Alexander the Great had conquered was divided, eventually leading to the rise of the Hellenistic period.
