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Alexander the Great . One of the most brilliant military minds in human history. Childhood. Born in Macedonia in the city of Pella 356 BC Father King Philip: Drank heavily Fought with wife, Olympia Tutored by Aristotle. Childhood cont. Great talent for horses:
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Alexander the Great One of the most brilliant military minds in human history.
Childhood • Born in Macedonia in the city of Pella 356 BC • Father King Philip: • Drank heavily • Fought with wife, Olympia • Tutored by Aristotle
Childhood cont. • Great talent for horses: • Legend says that he tamed his horse Bucephalus when no one else could. • King Philip attacked Persia • Philip assassinated in a theatre in Aegaea in 336 BC
Conquests • Campaigned against Persians (finishing father’s work) • Oracle of Delphi convinced Alexander he was invincible • Little resistance in Egypt and Babylon • Named many cities “Alexandria” after himself
death Died of a fever at age 32. Fever speculated to have been malaria.
Herodotus Father of History
Herodotus • Considered first historian. • Investigated causes of Persian War • Wrote about cultures in Egypt, Africa, India, etc.
Bibliography • McGill, Sarah A. "Alexander the Great." MasterFILE Premier. Web. 5 Sept. 2013.