Alexander the Great was a Great Leader

Alexander the Great is considered a legend by a majority of the people who knew who he was; he concurred so much land, ruled a vast kingdom, and he impacted history at such a young age. Although he was this great leader or legend, some people didn't agree, he was a psychotic maniac, who had a big ego. He was conceded and had no concern for others. He also didn't build much, was more of just a conqueror. Alexander was the King of the traditional Greek kingdom of Macedon. He is also known for having one of the greatest military minds in Greek history. He was only 20 years old when he launched an invasion on the Persian Empire. Alexander the Great the King of the Greek region Macedonia conquered so much land at such a young age. He conquered Persia, Egypt, Syria, Mesopotamia, Bactria, and Punjab. He also founded a city in Egypt called Alexandria. At 20 year young, he launched an invasion on the Persian Empire. Altogether he conquered over two million square miles. He also named cities after he called Tyre. At 13, Alexander's dad Philip hired Greek philosopher Aristotle to be Alexander's personal tutor, you can thank Aristotle and Philip for Alex's education and success. Alexander the Great ruled a vast kingdom called Macedonia. Alexander spent his childhood looking at his father reworking Macedonia into a good military power, winning victory after victory on the battlefields throughout the Balkans. In 340 BCE, after Philip assembled a large Macedonian army and invaded Thrace, he left his 16-year-old some, Alexander, to rule Macedonia. This shows how accomplished Alexander was at such a young age, imagine having to rule a region at 16! A few years later Philip gave Alexander a commanding post among the generals as Macedonia invaded Greece. At the Battle of Chaeronea, the Greeks were defeated, and this is where Alex really got to show his bravery to everyone. Ancient Historians believe his bravery is what won them the battle. Alexander was born within the ancient capital of Macedonia, Pella. His parents were Philip II of Macedon and Olympias, Philip II was the ruler of Macedonia before Alexander so Alex had a background growing up in a family of rulers. In 336 BCE, Philip was assassinated so this was Alexander's time to shine. That same year in 336 BCE, against all odds he and his army were led to victories in the Persian territories of Egypt, Syria, and Asia Minor. They didn't lose one battle in the invasion. The next 8 years were tons of moving, Alexander as a king, commander, explorer etc. led his army 11,000 more miles and founding 70 more cities. Alexander the Great will always be known to have one of the greatest military minds ever, he was acknowledged as a military genius. Though his beliefs thinking he was indestructible, who was reckless about his own life and his soldiers. He did all of this at such a young age, he died in June of 323 BCE of a fever. As Alexander the Great one said "There is nothing impossible to him who will try".

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