Alexander the Great was born in Pella, Macedon in 356 BC and was tutored by Aristotle. He became king at age 19 after his father's death and embarked on a military career conquering Thebes and establishing Alexandria in Egypt. From 334-323 BC, Alexander conquered the massive Persian Empire and expanded his empire as far as modern day Pakistan. However, upon his death at age 33, his empire quickly fell apart due to lack of clear succession plans and leadership of his ability.

2. EARLY LIFE.
• Alexander the great Was born in July 365 BC. Alexander was born in
Pella, the capital of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He was the
son of Phillip II of Macedon who he succeeded the throne from.
• Alexander was educated at the Temple of the Nymphs at Meiza, where
he was tutored by Aristole. Aristole educated Alexander on Philosophy,
poetry, drama, science and politics.
• Alexander was inspired by the warrior Achilles who was a famous
soldier in the Trojan war. He based his military life on Achilles.
• Alexander would then complete his education in 340 B.C. Following
this, still as a teenager he went on his first military expedition
accompanying his father against the Thracian Tribes.
• Alexander became king at the age of 19 in 336BC following the death of
his Father. In doing so he gained the support of the Macedonian army,
which would prove key in his Military Life.

3. MILITARY CAREER.
• In the year 335 BC. Thebes, a Greek-City State had revolted and driven out the
Macedonian troops. In doing so the city of Thebes declared independence from
Macedon. Upon hearing this news, Alexander began a journey to Thebes with some
30,000 troops. They defeated the Theban troops and destroyed the city.
• Alexander and his army travelled to Egypt in 333BC. After arriving they experienced
no resistance from the Egyptians, and Alexander was later made Pharaoh. Before he
finished his time in Egypt Alexander established a new city. He named it after
himself, Alexandria. Over the next few centuries Alexandria established itself as a
city that was a centre for learning and ancient culture.
• 327 BC, Alexander the Great and his troops made embarked on a conquest south, to
Northern India, now modern day Pakistan. The conquest lasted 3 years, in which
many battles were fought, ending in victory at the Battle of the River Hydaspes.
• In 334 BC, Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire which was the largest
of its time. His forces defeated the Persian army led by Darius III at the Battle of
Issus, following this his army captured and destroyed the city of Persepolis, the
capital of Persia, Alexander was then made King of Persia. Alexander however still
allowed the Persian people to practice their own beliefs and customs, something he
has received recognition for.

4. DEATH AND DEMISE OF THE MACEDONIAN
EMPIRE.
• Alexander the Great died in 323 BC, At the age of 33.
• To this day it still remains unknown to what caused his death,
historians argue between poison and fever.
• Following his death the Empire of Macedon was split between three
leaders, his son Phillip IV (who was unborn when Alexander died), His
half brother Phillip III and Perdiccas.
• This led to tension in Macedon and internal warfare, which became
known as the Dadochi wars.
• There are clear reasons for the Demise of the empire, there were no
plans for succession following Alexander’s death, non of the above
leaders had the same leadership and military skills, and neither of them
shared the same ambition Alexander the Great had.

5. MAIN EVENTS.
• 340 BC- Served as a Regent during a revolt of the Maedi.
• 338- Follows his father to the battle of Chaeronea and is victorious.
• 336- Alexander is crowned king of Macedonia.
• 333- Wins battle of Issus and defeats Darius. Conquring the Persian Empire.
• 331_ Founds Alexandria
• 328- Kills friend Black Cleitus due to an insult.
• 327- Marries Roxane and begins march to India.
• 321- Dies at Babylon in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II

6. INFLUENCE ON THE MODERN WORLD
• Alexander has had great influences on history and the shape of the
modern world as we no it.
• Alexander is renowned for his military expertise in conquests, being
the founder of many cities, the spread of Hellenization ( ancient Greek
culture, language population).
• His aim was to spread Greek culture into the Persian empires to
combine both the Ancient Greek empire and the Persian Empire.
• Alexander also had an influence within the Roman Empire although he
never actually had anything to do with them.
• He has also influenced the British imperialists of India. They saw his
conquests as them replicating it.

7. SPREAD OF ANCIENT GREEK CULTURE
• Alexander played an important part in the spread of Ancient Greek
culture or Hellenization through his imperial conquests. He had the idea
of spreading the culture of Ancient Greek teaches region or city he took
over. He also wanted to merge the Persian Empire with his own. He had
people from Macedon to India speaking the Ancient Greek language,
this is very important.
• When looking at Alexander’s upbringing and education particularly, it is
important to see that his Tutor Aristole was Greek. He installed in
Alexander many aspects of Greek culture, namely Philosophy,
language, and history.
• As Alexander conqured the then known world he spread with him, the
teachings of Aristole, and ultimately Hellenising the places he went to
and conquered.