Alexander the Great was the king of Macedonia around 356-323 B.C. He was born to his parents King Philip’s ll and Queen Olympia. In the ancient world‚ Alexander the Great left a major impact on the Greek society. He showed leadership in battle with skilled warfare‚ he changed their culture by Greek Language‚ architecture‚ literature‚ art‚ and religious diversity‚ and by building the first empire. With his skilled warfare and leadership During many major and minor battles‚ Alexander fought
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Alexander III the Great inherited from his father the best military formation of the time‚ the Macedonian Phalanx. He was the first great conqueror who reached Greece‚ Egypt‚ Asia Minor‚ and Asia up to western India. In the space of twelve years the Macedonian king Alexander the great carved out an empire stretching from Greece to modern day Afghanistan and Pakistan‚ conquering the Persian empire and several smaller kingdoms in the process. Alexander himself was an intelligent man‚ who inherited
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be held‚ he was fatally stabbed by a man named Pausanias‚ his head of guards. There were many theories behind the reason for Pausanias’ actions. Many said that it was pent up anger that drove Pausanias‚ while others suggested that Phillip’s wife‚ Olympias of Epirus and his son; Alexander had put him up to it. The Lyncestis brothers (a notable Macedonian family)‚ Antipater (a powerful politician)‚ Demosthenes (a prominent Greek statesmen and orator) and the Persian King Darius III were all said to
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describe. He has been cast as tyrant‚ alcoholic‚ and Christ figure. It is impossible to explore the later facets of Alexander ’s life without at least glimpsing the years of his childhood and early adulthood. Born to Phillip II of Macedonia and Olympias‚ Alexander was heir to the throne of Macedonia. Probably the most important influence in his young life was the tutoring he received from Aristotle and Leonidas starting around the age of thirteen. By Aristotle Alexander was imbued with an incredible
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Alexander the Great Throughout history there have been many famous leaders. Many people are recognized such as Pompey‚ Julius Cesear‚ Peter the Great and many others. The one guy that sticks out in history to me is Alexander the Great. When you hear his name‚ you automatically know who he is. Alexander the Great was well known but most people don’t know all of the great things he actually did. Alexander was known as a great king‚ a phenomenal warrior‚ a conqueror‚ and very unpredictable.
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Alexander the Great is often thought of as the greatest military commander that the world has ever seen. He was born in July of 356 B.C to King Philip II of Macedonia and Olympias. Since his youth‚ Alexander was tutored and trained by great philosophers such as Aristotle and Leonidas. His legacy of greatness started with the taming of the wild horse‚ Bucephalus. Alexander of Macedonia is worthy of the title‚ Great‚ due to his strategic military operations‚ his expansion of the Greek Empire‚ and the
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Alexander III of Macedon‚ also known as Alexander the Great‚ was born on July 20‚ 356 BC in Pella. He was the son of King Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olympia. At the age of 14‚ King Philip hired the Greek Philosopher Aristotle to tutor Alexander. For 3 years‚ Aristotle taught him eloquence and literature. Aristotle also sparked his interest in medicine‚ science and philosophy. At the age of 18‚ Alexander was in charge of the Companion Cavalry. Alexander’s father was assassinated in 336 BC. At
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it seems in fact that since birth‚ Alexander was destined for greatness. The year is 356 B.C. in the month of June. In the capital city of Macedonia‚ Pella‚ a baby boy was born to the royal family‚ King Phillips II‚ of Macedonia‚ and his wife Olympias. This baby boy was known
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from the time he was a child. He was born the son of a king Phillip who expanded his knowledge in the areas of warfare and politics. He was tutored by Aristotle who taught him all about Greek philosophy‚ literature and military tactics. His mother Olympias taught Alexander that he was a descendant from the
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also treated his troops with disrespect and disregard. Furthermore‚ he was a reckless and negligent typical military leader. Alexander was born in 356 BC in Pella‚ the ancient capital of Macedonia. He was son of Philip II‚ King of Macedonia‚ and Olympias‚ the princess of neighbouring Epirus. He spent his childhood watching his father transforming Macedonia into a great military power‚ winning victory after victory on the battlefields throughout the Balkans. When he was 13‚ Philip hired the Greek
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