Alexandria

Who Lived In Alexandria?

The early Ptolemies were careful to maintain the distinction of its population’s three largest ethnicities: Greek, Jewish, and Egyptian. (At first, Egyptians were probably the plurality of residents, while the Jewish community remained small. What kind of people lived in Alexandria? The early Ptolemies kept it in order and fostered the development of its museum …

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When Did Alexandria Become Part Of Virginia?

1846. By annexing Alexandria in 1846, Virginia arguably breached its contractual obligation to “forever cede and relinquish” the territory for use as the permanent seat of the United States government. When was Alexandria given back to Virginia? President James Polk signed the legislation returning Alexandria to Virginia on July 9, 1846. Analysis of the final …

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