Alexander the great was born in 356 b.c.e., and died in 323 b.c.e. He was the king of Macedonia from 336 b.c.e. until 323 b.c.e. He was the conqueror of the Persian Empire, and was one of the world's greatest military leaders. Alexander was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia, the son of Philip II, king of Macedonia. Aristotle was Alexander's tutor; he taught Alexander literature, science, and philosophy. …showed first 75 words of 691 total…

…showed last 75 words of 691 total…contemporaries, of divine birth. Alexander founded a number of cities, along his line of march. Greek veterans from army settled in them; young men, traders, merchants, and scholars were attracted to them; Greek culture was introduced and the Greek language became widely known. Alexander vastly extended the influence of Greek civilization and prepared the way for the kingdoms of the Roman Empire. O'Brien, John Maxwell. Alexander the Great: The Invisible Enemy. New York: Routeledge, 1992. bibliography