Alexander the Great was born in 356 BC in Pella to Philip II of Macedon and his fourth wife. Philip was assassinated in 336 BC, leaving his powerful yet volatile kingdom to Alexander. Aristotle was later hired by Philip to tutor the young Alexander.

1. Birth of Alexander the Great 356 B.C.
• The forth wife of Philip 2, gave birth to Alexander the Great in Pella.
• Philip was assassinated in 336 BC and Alexander inherited a powerful yet
volatile kingdom.
• Philip later hired Aristotle to be the babysitter of the new born child.
• Source:http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/alexander_the_great.
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