Alexander the Great
Jasmine and Mary Huges
Basic Facts
- Was born July 356 BC in Macedonia
- Was the son of Phillip II
- Died June 323 BC
Youth
- Tutored by the philosopher Aristole until the age of 16
- Succeeded his father to the throne in 336 BC when he was just 20 years old
During His Time As King He...
- United the Greek city-states
- Defeated Persia and Egypt by the time he was 25
- Captured Syria
- Founded Alexandria a large trading city in Egypt