Alexander The Great Research Paper

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 the age of 20, he was dedicated to seize throne. He gathered his support from the Macedonian army and his mother. They helped him murder other potential heirs. He was the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia from 336 to 323 BC.

As King, Alexander undertook his father’s tactics. He wanted to show everyone he was just as great of a leader that his father was. SIn 334 BC, he pursued one of many measures his father had
Alexander declared himself the king of Persia after having Darius captured and making him a fugitive.

Alexander was on his way to becoming the great king he’s known for being today. During his short lived time he accomplished many things. He founded twenty cities that bore his name. Most remarkable city is Alexandria in Egypt. Alexander died at the age of 32 in Babylon. The actual natural cause of his death is unknown but it suggest that the diseases malaria and typhoid fever could have played a role in his death.

Alexander the Great is ranked among the most influential people in history. He had an extreme impact on western and eastern civilization. The trade areas through Tibet and Afghanistan led to the expansion of trade routes between Europe and Asia also known today as the “Silk Routes”. The start of the routes did increase trade but it also allowed cultural and religious exchanges between the east and the west. Furthermore, Alexander laid the foundation in creating new political