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One of the most brilliant military minds in human history. ALEXANDER THE GREAT

 Born in Macedonia in the city of Pella 356 BC  Father King Philip:  Drank heavily  Fought with wife, Olympia  Tutored by Aristotle CHILDHOOD

 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 CHILDHOOD CONT.

 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 CONQUESTS

Died of a fever at age 32. Fever speculated to have been malaria. DEATH

Father of History HERODOTUS

 Considered first historian.  Investigated causes of Persian War  Wrote about cultures in Egypt, Africa, India, etc. HERODOTUS

 McGill, Sarah A. "Alexander the Great." MasterFILE Premier. Web. 5 Sept BIBLIOGRAPHY