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before he was 30 years old. Alexander accomplished greater things than not only of the kings who had lived before him, but also of those who came after him. Alexander lll of Macedon was born in Pella, Macedonia in 356 B.C. He spent his childhood years watching and learning how his father transformed Macedonia into a great military power. Alexander’s dad was King Philip ll, ruler of Macedon, and his mother was Olympias, daughter of the king of Epirus. Olympias was the princess of her father’s country

Alexander III of Macedonia is known for making a huge impact on the ancient world. As a young boy he was put through military training to prepare him for possible war and to protect Macedonia. At the age of just twenty years old, Alexander took power after his father, King Philip II, was assassinated. Alexander was a very determined and strong leader. He had a desire to accomplish things never done before as well as to leave a great name that would never die out. The one accomplishment that Alexander

Alexander the Great Alexander the Great or Alexandros III Philippou Makedonan was born in July 356BC in Pella, Macedonia (Popovic intro). He conquered what was in his time, most of the civilized world. “Alexander accomplished greater deeds than any, not only of the kings before him but also of those later to come later down to our time (popovic intro).” He was one of the greatest military geniuses in the history of the world. Both of Alexander’s parents always

Alexander the Great, reigning from 336 BC to 323 BC, ruled over the Macedonia, spending his whole life conquering. Alexander’s mother, Olympias, killed her husband, Philip II, so her son could gain the throne, showing her insanity. Born from the king of Epirus, she was a princess. Born on 379 BC in Epirus, relatives of people she executed later killed her on 316 BC. Alexander’s father Philip II, reigned from 359 BC to 336 BC, before Alexander succeeded him. Philip II, admired and cherished by his

Alexander the Great Tanja Sotto Did you know any of Greece’s famous figures in history? Alexander III of Macedon, best known as Alexander the Great, was one of those commonly known historical figures that you will most likely find in your textbook. There is a lot behind his history, and he was considered a brilliant military leader and quite a powerful ruler. Things such as his early life, the actions he did that made him so well-known, what he became, and many more aspects made him the

personality and know-how to govern an empire. However, amidst all the glory and praise to which Alexander is often given, there is a good deal to criticise as well. Alexander is believed to have been born on July 20th, 356 B.C. in Pella, the capital of Macedonia. His father was the king of Macedon, Philip II. Alexander’s father had him educated by Aristotle, who was very likely the greatest mind at the time. Such a brilliant and diverse education prepared Alexander to be the great king and general which

The Life of Alexander the Great Camia Lopez Alexander the Great, the Son of King Philip II of Macedonia, was a young yet ambitious leader who conquered many nations. In ancient Greece, Greeks desired their leaders to be intelligent, prestigious, loyal, and hospitable. Alexander, an ambitious commander, satisfied all categories to qualify as a great leader. Alexander was born into nobility for his father was a descendent of Heracles, and his mother was a descendent of Aeacus. As Alexander grew

Who was Alexander the Great? History has recorded that he was a man of many feats. Born in Macedonia he would later become an excellent solder, a great man and an intelligent politician. Many look to him as one of histories greatest leaders and greatest of men. Being the young man he was and the leader of a nation, it brought out a hunger for victory. Shown by his military tactics and the amount territory that he conquered. His wisdom and intelligent mind may have been due to the fact that his mentor

Alexander The Great was born in Macedonia in the year 356 B.C., several hundred years before Christ and even before the rise of Rome. Despite this fact he is still a topic of discussion and study more than two millennium later for a plethora of reasons. His insight and ability on the field of battle has made him a shining example of how to conduct the art of war. He has been studied for centuries by both military journals and colleges. He has also kept the scholars of this world as busy as well.

After Alexander the Great’s father was killed, Alexander was forced to assume his role as king of Macedonia. Enemies of his empire thought this would be a perfect time to strike the Macedonian Empire but Alexander was prepared, taught by great military minds he was able to create one of the largest empires of the ancient world. Phillip II, Alexander’s father had developed the Macedonian phalanx, evolving it from the hoplite phalanx. It was an 8 to 36 men deep rectangular mass formation made for