Alexander the Great- Bio

Alexander was born in 356 B.C. in Macedonia. His father was Phillip of Macedon II, and his mother was Olympias. Alexander was educated by Aristotle, a great philosopher. Phillip was assassinated and Alexander inherited the kingdom. He quickly dealt with his enemies at home. And in doing so he reasserted Macedonian power in ancient Greece. After that he seat out for the Persian Empire. Against the odds he lead his armies to many victories across the Persia.