亚历山大大帝 Alexander The Great

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Alexander The Great
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The Beginning of Alexander the Great
• • • Alexander the Great also known as Alexander III of Macedon was born on July 20, 356 BCE. Alexander was born in Pella, Macedon He is the son of the king Phillip II of Macedon, and the father of Alexander IV of Macedon. In Alexander’s childhood he was raised by a nurse called Lanike. He was also tutored by Leonidas, a relative of his mother Olympias, at a young age. When Alexander was ten years old his father was buying horse, but it couldn’t tamed. So he ordered the horse to be returned immediately. Alexander went over to the horse and noticed it was afraid of its own shadow. So he asked his father if he could have a chance on trying to tame the horse. Eventually Alexander tamed the horse and his father was so proud of him he kept the horse for Alexander, and later said “My boy, you must find a kingdom big enough for your ambitions. Macedon is too small for you.” According to “Life of Alexander” written by Plutarch
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Alexander’s Youth
• • When Alexander reached the age of thirteen his father wanted a new tutor. Plato’s successor Aristotle was offered the job by King Philip II, and accepted. Aristotle and Alexander used the Temple of the Nymphs at Mieza as a study hall. In return for tutoring Alexander, Philip rebuilt Aristotle’s hometown Stageira. Aristotle taught Alexander medicine, religion, logic, morals, and art.



Battle of Chaeronea
• Battle of Chaeronea was fought in 336 BC near Chaeronea, Boeotia. • The Macedonians (Alexander) were fighting the Athenians and the people of Thebes, as an opposing force. • Philip II and Alexander led this battle together while Philip took the right side Alexander took the left. • It is known to be Philip II greatest victory.

Plutarch
• • • • Plutarch also known Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus was born in 46 AD in Chaeronea, Boetia Plutarch occupation was being biographer, essayist, and priest. Plutarch was an official Roman citizen. Plutarch had many great works such as: Life of Theseus, Life of Romulus, Themistocles, Camillus, Life of Julius Caesar, and the Life of Alexander. These works are biographies. Plutarch died in 120 AD in Delphi, Phocis.
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Battle of Asia Minor
• • • • • The Battle of Asia Minor was fought in 334 BC. Alexander and 42,000 soldiers marched down to many Greek city states. The Macedonians took over Thrace, Paionia, Illryia, and eventually the Persian capital surrendered. Alexander traveled south to try control the whole Ionian coast line. Alexander was successful
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