Alexander the Great
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Alexander the Great (July 20 or 26, 356 BC - June 10 323 BC) was a Macedonian king. He was born in the city of Pella and his father was the king Philip II. He was taught most of his skills in Athens during his childhood. He is known for his military skills. He wanted to rule a large empire called Persia. He is often listed as one of the greatest military commanders in history, along with Hannibal Barca, Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, Subutai, Napoleon I of France, and others.
By the time of his death he had conquered most of the Middle Eastern world known to Europeans, which included Persia, Egypt, and Asia Minor. He died in Babylon in 323 BC of an unknown cause. He was taught by a great teacher and world famous philosopher named Aristotle, and through his teachings he became the world's first great millitary commander. at the age of 21 he became the king of Macedonia, because his father had been assasinated by a former bodyguard. A revolt started out at the news of of his father's death, but by the time Alexander reached the capital city Athens, he had already brought peace throughout the land.
