Alexander was tutored by Aristotle until the age of 16. In 335 BC, shortly after assuming the throne of Macedon, he launched a campaign in the Balkans and reasserted control over …

Nov 9, 2009 · Alexander the Great was an ancient Macedonian ruler and one of history’s greatest military minds who, as King of Macedonia and Persia, established the largest empire the …

Who was Alexander the Great? The son of a king, Alexander was a brilliant military leader who conquered most of the known world—but he wasn't much of a diplomat. Alexander the Great …

Nov 14, 2013 · Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great (l. 21 July 356 BCE – 10 or 11 June 323 BCE, r. 336-323 BCE), was the son of King Philip II of Macedon (r. …

Dec 2, 2025 · A romantic story makes her “adopt” Alexander as her son, a gesture graciously accepted by Alexander. That gesture of conciliation toward the native population was good …

Oct 19, 2023 · Alexander the Great, a Macedonian king, conquered the eastern Mediterranean, Egypt, the Middle East, and parts of Asia in a remarkably short period of time. His empire …

Read a biography about Alexander the Great from his early life to becoming a military leader. How did he change the nature of the ancient world?

Sep 13, 2024 · Alexander the Great, King of Macedon from 336 - 323 B.C., may claim the title of the greatest military leader the world has ever known. His empire spread from Gibraltar to the …

Nov 8, 2021 · Alexander the Great was king of Macedonia from 336 B.C. to 323 B.C. and conquered a huge empire that stretched from the Balkans to modern-day Pakistan. During his …

Jun 29, 2021 · Alexander the Great served as king of Macedonia from 336 to 323 BCE. During his reign, he united Greece, reestablished the Corinthian League, and conquered the Persian …