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Alexander the Great

By jjh1610
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    Alexander the Great's death

    Alexander the Great's death
    Alexander Reign finally ended
  • 333

    Persia!!!

    Persia!!!
    In November of 333, Alexander declared himself the king of Persia after capturing Darius and making him a fugitive.
  • 336

    Philip II's Death

    Philip II's Death
    In 336, Alexander’s sister wed the Molossian king, an uncle who was also called Alexander. During the festival that followed, King Philip II was murdered at the hands of Pausanias, a Macedonian noble.
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    First Education

    First Education
    Alexander received his earliest education under the tutelage of Leonidas. Leonidas, who had been hired by King Phillip to teach Alexander math, horsemanship and archery, struggled to control his rebellious student.
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    Second Try at Education

    Second Try at Education
    In 343 B.C., King Philip II hired the philosopher Aristotle to tutor Alexander at the Temple of the Nymphs at Meiza.
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    Alexander's Birth

    Alexander's Birth
    Alexander the Great was born September 20, 356 B.C. in Pella, Macedonia
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    Alexander's Parents

    Alexander's Parents
    He was born to parents King Philip II of Macedonia and Queen Olympia, daughter of King Neoptolemus.

  • Persia...

    Before preparing for war with Persia, Alexander first conquered the Thracian Triballians in 335, securing Macedonia’s northern borders.

  • To War!

    To War!
    In 338, Alexander took charge of the Companion Cavalry and aided his father in defeating the Athenian and Theban armies at Chaeronea.