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

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

3  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.

4  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

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

7 Father of History HERODOTUS

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

9  McGill, Sarah A. "Alexander the Great." MasterFILE Premier. Web. 5 Sept. 2013. BIBLIOGRAPHY

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