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The Greatest Military Leaders In History

Feb 23,
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There is no doubt that wars are terrible and tragic events but sometimes it is inevitable. Today we have compiled a list of famous military leaders, from ancient to modern times. Please note that this list is far from comprehensive. We know that every country has its own heroes, if you think someone should be on the list, please let us know.

The Greatest Military Leaders In History
Alexander The Great
#1 -

Alexander The Great

Born: July 356 BC
Died: June 323 BC

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
#2 -

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

Born: 1881
Died: November 10, 1938

Mehmed the Conqueror
#3 -

Mehmed the Conqueror

Born: March 30, 1432
Died: May 3, 1481

Attila
#4 -

Attila

Born: 406
Died:  March, 453

Hannibal Barca
#5 -

Hannibal Barca

Born: 247 BC
Died: 184 BC

Charlemagne
#6 -

Charlemagne

Born: 2 April 742
Died: January 28, 814

Frederick the Great
#7 -

Frederick the Great

Born: January 24, 1712
Died: August 17, 1786

Genghis Khan
#8 -

Genghis Khan

Born: 1158
Died: August 18, 1227

Sun Tzu
#9 -

Sun Tzu

Born: 544 BC
Died: 496 BC

Saladin
#10 -

Saladin

Born: 1138
Died:  March 4, 1193

Subutai
#11 -

Subutai

Born: 1175
Died: 1248

Julius Caesar
#12 -

Julius Caesar

Born: 100 BC
Died: March 15, 44 BC

Timur
#13 -

Timur

Born: April 9, 1336
Died: February 1405

Constantine the Great
#14 -

Constantine the Great

Born: Feb 27, 272
Died: May 22, 337

Simón Bolívar
#15 -

Simón Bolívar

Born: July 24, 1783
Died: December 17, 1830

Napoléon Bonaparte
#16 -

Napoléon Bonaparte

Born: August 15, 1769
Died: May 5, 1821

Skanderbeg
#17 -

Skanderbeg

Born: May 6, 1405
Died: January 17, 1468

Philip II of Macedon
#18 -

Philip II of Macedon

Born: 382 BC
Died: 336 BC

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden
#19 -

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden

Born: December 9, 1594
Died: November 6, 1632