Alexander the Great, was born in June, 356 BC, in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia. His
parents were Philip II and Olympia. Some say that Zeus was his father but it is probably just a
myth. Aristotle taught Alexander in his early teen years. He stimulated his interest in science,
medicine, and philosophy. In the summer of 336 BC, Alexander's father was assassinated, and
Alexander ascended to the Macedonian throne. He found himself surrounded by enemies at home
and threatened by civilizations all over. But Alexander disposed of quickly of all his enemies by
ordering their execution.…
