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    govern a large amount of territory. In India, he replaced hostile rulers with rulers loyal to him and increased their territory. He used the Macedonia practice of founding cities to encourage loyalty with the natives. While he allowed the Persians and Indians to move up in his administration, he primarily used Macedonians. Alexander took the throne of Macedonia after the assassination of his father. To secure his position as King, he moved quickly to establish himself. Upon Philip's death, he had not

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    The Fusion Policy Alexander the great was born in Pella, Macedonia in 356 B.C to King Phillip of Macedonia and Olympias from the royal house of Epirus, who was Phillips fourth wife. Macedonia was the poor and very savage little brother of Greece, it shared a language and culture with Greece but all states within Greece such as Athens, Sparta and Macedonia were often at conflict with each other and had their own political views. After King Phillips assassination in 336BC Alexander was able to eliminate

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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

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    Great was born to parents King Philip II and Queen Olympia in 356 BCE; he came from the frontier state of Macedonia to the North of Greece. Alexander took charge of the Companion Cavalry when he was only 18 years old and assisted his father in defeating the Athenian and Theban armies and Chaeronea. His father had helped him turn Macedonia into a large ethnic and territorial state. Macedonia held gold mines that were very helpful for Philip II by financing his new military technology and disciplining

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    Alexander the Great was born in 356 B.C. To Philip of Macedon (father), which he was an excellent Army General/organized and His mother was the princess of Epirus and her name was Olympias. Alexander home town was Pella, Macedonia. As you can see Alexander was born into greatness. Alexander the Great was known as one of the greatest military geniuses in history. I know you’re wondering how come well let me tell you. At the age of 20 he assembled forces in Greek cities in Corinth, he was also their

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    has created a national debate over the centuries. One of the greatest military leaders in history, Alexander the Great became a leader through his abilities, efforts, and accomplishments, not through birth. Becoming a young king of the empire Macedonia, he maintained the second largest empire in history, and conquered the Persian empire. However, at the age of 32, Alexander dies from a fever. Alexander’s legacy is still taught and told today in schools. Alexander the Great has become an inspirational

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    Alexander the great 1. Evaluate the ancient writers as sources of information about alexander the great Alexander the Great was born in the Pella region of Macedonia on July 20, 356 B.C., to parents King Philip of Macedon and Queen Olympia. Alexander the great served as the king of Macedonia from 336 to 323 BC. During his time leadership he united Greece reestablished the Corinthian league and conquered the Persian Empire, alexander was known as a conqueror during his time at the helm. He also became

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    Olympia. After Alexander's father's death he became Macedonian army and eliminated his enemies to become king and leader of Corinthian League. He became king or ruled some places like Pharaoh of Egypt, King of Persia, king of Asia, and King of Macedonia. Alexander began his reign by eliminating potential rivals to the throne, he had a cousin the former Magenta lV executed. He was only 32 years old when he died. Alexander's tomb was one of the biggest tourist attractions. He was founded twenty

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    Western empire in the ancient world. He is known as one of the best-known rulers in ancient history. However, little is known about his upbringing or his life before his legacy. Alexander the Great was born on September 20th, 356 B.C.E in Pella, Macedonia and he died on June 13th 323 B.C.E in Babylon. While only living 33 years Alexander certainly made the most of his short life. Alexander was born into royalty. His father was King Phillip II of Macedon, and Olympias the daughter of the King Neoptolemus

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    the Great Report By: Tanner Johnson   In 356 B.C.E., a young boy was born who would one day rule almost the entire known world. His name was Alexander III, eventually Alexander the Great. His father was Philip II, king of Macedonia. Philip himself had already transformed Macedonia into a military might to be reckoned with, before Philip came into power, a historian by the name of Arrian of Nicomedia said “the Macedonians were wandering about without resources, many of them clothed in sheepskins and

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