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Princess Roxana of Bactria - World History Edu

Alexander married Roxana despite opposition from his companions [11] [9] who would have preferred a Macedonian or other Greek to become queen.

Roxana (died c.

The daughter of the Bactrian nobleman Oxyartes, Roxana was known for her beauty and intelligence.

↑ After the capture of Damascus, Alexander married Barsine, the widow of his rival Memnon, and daughter of Artabazus.