How did Alexander the Great die? What happened to his corpse?

by TheMysteryMachine420
Dinocrocodile

/u/Iphikrates answered What really killed Alexander the Great? although there's more to be said about your question.

Tambasticle

I'd like to ask a followup, as one of the theories regarding his death is alcohol poisoning and/or extended, excessive alcohol use. What is the evidence that Alexander was especially prone to drinking?