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Maddie Tondre Period 3 Alexander the Great Alexander the Great was born in Macedonia on July 20, 356 B.C. His parents names were King Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olympia. King Philip II was not around as Alexander was growing up, as he was involved in military campaigns and extra-marital affairs. Leonidas was hired by King Philip II to teach Alexander math, horsemanship and archery. Later in 353 B.C Aristotle was hired to teach Alexander at the Temple of the Nymphs at Mieza. Aristotle taught

the advice of Demaratus and sends for his son Alexander (35). Soon after Alexander returns, Philip is offered a proposal of marriage between his mentally handicapped son, Arrhidaeus, and the daughter of the Carian throne (35). Alexander goes behind his father and sends the famed actor, Thessalus, to negotiate the marriage with him instead (35). Philip finds out and tells Alexander that he has "showed little hope for being a worthy king" (36). Alexander has just returned to the empire and does not

Alexander The Great Alexander The Great no doubt left his mark on history like the many kings before him. One thing he was known for was his hatred for representative government and the belief that zeal for Orthodoxy should be cultivated by every tsar. By the end of his reign Alexander III had also amassed a large amount of territory from him conquests of Persia and Egypt, his kingdom ranging from the Mediterranean to the border of India. Alexander The Great also strived for the Russifiication of

Alexander the Great was a king of Ancient Greece from 336 to 323 BC. His parents were Philip the second and Olympias. Alexander was educated by the philosopher Aristotle. Alexander the Great’s accomplishments in the third century had a significant impact on the Eastern and the Western community. His expansion of his empire influenced people from the Mediterranean all the way through to the Asian society. Alexander expanded his land through the mountainous regions of Afghanistan to Tibet which opened

Alexander The Great: Is A Villain Alexander The Great is a villain because he is a careless man. According to BBC news, it states that “He razed Persepolis to the ground following a night of drunken excess at the goading of a Greek courtesan, ostensibly in revenge for the burning of the Acropolis by the Persian ruler Xerxes” (Ansari 5). This proves that he is a reckless person because Alexander The Great is irresponsible with his drinking issues. He can kill people and burn things down like he

Alexander the Great In 338 BC Phillip II of Macedonia, became ruler of Greece after a lengthy battle. Phillip’s plans to war against Persia were cut short when he was assassinated in 336 BC. Speculation suggest that Phillip’s previous wife, Olympias and his son Alexander may have been involved in the assassination plot. The murder had taken place after Olympias and Alexander were forced out of Macedonia once Phillip had remarried Cleopatra, who was much younger. In the wake of his father’s death

“Alexander the Innovator” Alexander III of Macedon, the innovator, created new and most time better ways to complete a task. From figuring out how to defeat an opponent with a herd of elephants, to being able to conquer what was believed to be unconquerable, Alexander the Innovator could innovate a technique that would bring success. For example, in order for Alexander and his troops to cross the Hydaspes River, Alexander had to think of a way in which they will get by the elephants. According to

someone who is good at planning tactics; Philip II and Alexander the Great would not fall under this name because they were not good at planning tactics, they were disputed to be the best at planning them. Alexander III the Great was born in 356 BC in the capital of Macedonia; Pella. Growing up Alexander watched his father turn Macedonia into a great military power . Philip II was the first to create an unstoppable Macedonian army and his son Alexander would further expand the efficiency and power of

Demaratus and sends for his son Alexander (35). Almost as soon as Alexander returns to Pella, Philip is offered a proposal of marriage between his mentally handicapped son, Arrhidaeus, and the daughter of the Carian throne (35). Philip would gain "a key Greek city" and agrees, but he is not overly impressed with the offer (35). Alexander goes behind his father and sends Thesalus to negotiate the marriage with him instead (35). Philip finds out and tells Alexander that he has "showed little hope for

Alexander the Great “I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion” -Alexander III of Macedon, Born into a rich family, Alexander III of Macedon (Greek: Αλέξανδρος Γ ' ο Μακεδών) or more commonly known as Alexander the Great ( Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος ὁ Μέγας) was destined to be a king. Alexander the Great was also considered one of the greatest military geniuses in history. He was the inspiration for many great leaders and warriors in later generations