Alexander the Great was born in 356 BC in Pilla, Macedonia to King Philip II of Macedon and Olympias of Epirus. He was tutored at a young age and showed great skill in academics and athletics. As a military leader, Alexander conquered the vast Persian Empire and became one of the greatest military strategists in history. He married multiple wives including Roxana with whom he had a son, but died before meeting his child.

1.  By: Haley Clerc

2.  Alexander was born in Pella in the
ancient capital of Macedonia.
 He was born on July,19,356 B.C

3.  His dad cared more for his troops than his family.
 His mother said “she was pregnant by Zeus king of
the gods. She was the daughter of Neoptolemus
the king of Epirus.
 Alexander did not get along with his dad, but his
dad was proud of his son.Alexander was closer to
his mom.
 His family split when his father Married another
women.

4.  His fathers name was Philip 2nd of
Macedon.
 His mothers name was Olympias of Epirus.
 He had no sisters, or brothers.

5.  He was tutored by Leonidas (Possibly his uncle.)
 Alex (Alexander) loved school and loved to read the
same book every night.
 He studied Literature and learned how to play the
Lyre.

6.  Alex (Alexander) loved to learn and read
but he was also very Athletic he liked to
sword fighting.

7.  Alexander the Great married Roxanne and
he met her at a festival.
 Alexander also had another wife and her
name was Stateira she was a Persian
Princess.
 Alexander had a son with Roxanne and his
name was Alexander IV but Alexander the
great died before he could meet his son.

8.  Alexander the great also had two more
wife's.
 Ones name was Bactria. The other one
was named Parysatis.
 There was conclusion that there was two
other women who were possible
pregnant by Alexander but it was not
clarified.

9.  Alexander had the most amazing military
campaign by guiding an army consisting
of Greeks.

10.  Alexander the Great is without doubt
one of the best military leaders of history.
Not only did Alexander of Macedon take
over enormous areas of the known world
but also he demonstrated good
leadership and masterful strategy on a
large scale and tactics on the
battlefield.

11. 1. Responsibility: Alexander always took care
of all of his important people in his life.
2. Perseverance: Alexander never gave up
and he never even thought about it.
3. Integrity: Alexander was fair in his wars and
with his people.
4. Courage: Alexander had the courage to
fight in wars with his beloved horse.
5. Care: Alexander cared for his wife’s and
his horse.

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