Alexander The Great's Background

Answer 1

ALEXANDER THE GREAT

Alexander II (later known as Alexander the great) was born in 356 BC in Pella, His father was Philip II of Macedon. His Mother was Olympias, princess of Epirus (an allied state of Macedonia). Philip took many wives, Olympias being his 8th. At this time Macedonia was a Sheep-herding backward state of Greece, Philip changed all this and instead turned Macedonia into a very powerful and influential state of Greece. Much controversy surrounds the death of Philip and Alexander rise to power. However it is known that since an early age, Alexander had a passion to prove himself to others and had long had the opinion that he was the son of Zeus. During the festivities preceding Philip's campaign into Asia in 336BC, Pausnasis a disgruntled General of Philip's, assassinated Philip. It is unknown whether Alexander's mother had anything to do with the assassination, and hence Alexander himself. However despite this many of Philip's Generals Supported Alexander's ascension to the throne. This was due to the fact that he was known to be a very cunning and ruthless leader as well as being able to make very apt decisions very quickly. He also shared all the dangers of war with his men, being at times, among the first to break enemy lines along with his front line. This was a very unusual characteristic. He went on from here into legend, conquering all of the known world, which I'm sure you know about and does not answer your question.

Answer 2

Alexander III of Macedon (20/21 July 356 BC - 10/11 June 323 BC), commonly known as Alexander the Great (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος ὁ Μέγας, Aléxandros ho Mégas Koine Greek: [a.lék.san.dros ho mé.gas]), was a king (basileus) of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon[ia] and a member of the Argead dynasty. He was born in Pella in 356 BC and succeeded his father Philip II to the throne at the age of twenty.

Answer 3

Alexander the great was able to spread Greek culture not by force, but by merging it with Asian elements to create a whole new culture called Hellenistic. He made Greek culture a major culture even still today and that is what he did!

Answer 4

Alot of people say he was not married or had any children some say he does there's not really an answer to this question Alot of people say he was not married or had any children some say he does there's not really an answer to this question

Answer 5

In his early years he was raised by his nurse, Lanike. When he was ten, a horse trader brought Alexanders Father a horse, but the horse refused to be mounted so Phillip ( Alexanders Father ) ordered it to be taken away. Alexander however, noticed the horse was scared of its shadow. Alexander turned it around and Alexander could mount it. He called him Bucephalus.

Answer 6

He spent part of it as a hostage for Macedonia. He was educated by philosophers including Aristotle. As a teenager he commanded part of his father's forces and governed a province. He succeed as king at the age of 20 after his father's death.

Answer 7

HE was 20 when he became ruler of macedon