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Alexander The Great

Alexander the Great was one of the greatest conquers in all of the history of Rome. His genius and ability to think in hard situations helped greatly to the country of Macedonia, which he ruled. Most of his life he lived as a fighter and warrior. Alexander was a smart, brilliant man who used his brains when it came down to fighting.
Alexander was born in an age of violence, conquest, and civil war. Alexander was born in 356 B.C. in Pella. His father was Phillip the second who ruled all of Macedonia. He was a shrewd king and general who conquered Greece. He stole the reign of Macedonia from his brother’s son. Alexander’s mother was Olympias. She was brilliant yet hot-tempered. Her father ...

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poisoned the mother of Arridaeus. Olympias once told Alexander that Philip was not his real father. Philip never admitted to it though. Yet he always had made fun of Alexander because of his high voice.
There were many legends about Alexander. As a boy Alexander tamed a horse named Bucephalus. Later on in life when he was conquering Asia a steed carried him as far as India and then died. Alexander built a city and named in Bucephalas after the horse.
Alexander was known for his quick thinking and his smarts. In 343 or 342 B.C. Phillip hired Aristotle to tutor Alexander. Aristotle encouraged Alexander interest in other countries and people. He noticed Alexander’s curiosity in plants and animals. Later on he followed the Greek principle of “ a sound mind in a sound body.” He studied literature, philosophy, and politics. He also trained in sports, physical fitness, and warfare. School ended abruptly for him when he was sixteen years old because his father called him away for ...

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Added: 4/2/2011 07:09:31 PM
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Category: Biographies
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