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Personal Life and RelationshipsRise to PowerConquests of Asia Minor and PersiaConquests in Egypt and the LevantIndian CampaignEarly Life and EducationDeath and LegacyMain milestones

Main Milestones

Birth of Alexander the Great

20/21 July 356 BC

Alexander III of Macedon was born in Pella, Macedonia, to King Philip II and Queen Olympias. His birth marked the beginning of a new era in Macedonian history.

Tutorship by Aristotle

343 BC

King Philip II summoned Aristotle to tutor his young son Alexander, who was then 13 years old. This tutelage had a profound impact on Alexander's intellectual and philosophical development.

Accession to the Throne

336 BC

Following the assassination of his father Philip II, Alexander succeeded him as king of Macedon at the age of 20. He inherited a strong kingdom and an experienced army.

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Brief

Known For

Conquering vast territories from Greece to Egypt and India, overthrowing the Persian Empire, and laying the foundations for the Hellenistic world of territorial kingdoms.

Bio Dates and Places

• Born Date: 20/21 July 356 BC.
• Born Place: Pella, Macedonia (northwest of Thessaloníki, Greece).
• Death Date: 10/11 June 323 BC.
• Death Place: Babylon (near Al-Ḥillah, Iraq).

Career

• Current occupation: King of Macedon.
• Past occupations: Military commander, leader of the League of Corinth.
• Current Place of Work: Macedonian Empire.
• Previous Place of Work: Macedon, Greece.

Education

Tutored by Aristotle until the age of 16.

Skills

Military strategy, leadership, diplomacy.

Languages

• Languages Spoken: Ancient Greek.

Lifestyle

• Past Sport Activity and Training Regime: Trained in military tactics and horse riding.

Residence and Financial Status

• Residence: Various locations throughout his empire.
• Real Estate: Controlled vast territories.
• Assets: Controlled the wealth of the Persian Empire and other conquered territories.

Relationships

• Past Romantic Relationships: Roxana (Bactrian princess), possibly others.
• Past Marriages: Married to Roxana, Parysatis II, and Stateira II.

Family

• Children: Alexander IV (son with Roxana).
• Parents: Philip II of Macedon (father), Olympias (mother).
• Siblings: Several half-siblings, including Philip III Arrhidaeus.

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Tags

#macedonian#man#warrior#military commander#historical figure#leader#conqueror#king#greek#person

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