Alexander The Great

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Alexander the Great (July 20 or 26, 356 BC - June 10 323 BC) was a Greek King of Macedon. He was born in the city of Pella and his father was the king Philip II. He was taught most of his skills in Athens during his childhood. He was taught by a great teacher and world famous Athenian philosopher named Aristotle, and through his teachings he became the world's first great military commander. At the age of 21 he became the king of Macedonia, after his father had been assassinated by a former bodyguard. He is known for his military skills. He wanted to rule a large empire called Persia. He is often listed as one of the greatest military commanders in history, along with Hannibal Barca, Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, Subutai, Napoleon I of France, and others.


A map of Alexander the Great's empire at its biggest point. Click to enlarge.By the time of his death he had conquered most of the Middle Eastern world known to Europeans, which included ancient Pakistan, Persia, Egypt, and Asia Minor. He died in Babylon in 323 BC of an unknown cause. Nobody knows the cause of Alexander's death. Some people have said his death was caused by poison in wine, murder, or fever.

spanish_girl Uploaded by spanish_girl on Feb 13, 2009. Alexander The Great - Desktop Nexus Entertainment Download free wallpapers and background images: Alexander The Great. Desktop Nexus Entertainment background ID 42592. Alexander the Great (July 20 or 26, 356 BC - June 10 323 BC) was a Greek King of Macedon. He was born in the city of Pella and his father was the king Philip II. He was taught most of his skills in Athens during his childhood. He was taught by a great teacher and world famous Athenian philosopher named Aristotle, and through his teachings he became the world's first great military commander. At the age of 21 he became the king of Macedonia, after his father had been assassinated by a former bodyguard. He is known for his military skills. He wanted to rule a large empire called Persia. He is often listed as one of the greatest military commanders in history, along with Hannibal Barca, Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, Subutai, Napoleon I of France, and others.


A map of Alexander the Great's empire at its biggest point. Click to enlarge.By the time of his death he had conquered most of the Middle Eastern world known to Europeans, which included ancient Pakistan, Persia, Egypt, and Asia Minor. He died in Babylon in 323 BC of an unknown cause. Nobody knows the cause of Alexander's death. Some people have said his death was caused by poison in wine, murder, or fever.




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