Alexander's childhood
Alexander the Great was born 356 B.C. in Pella. His dad's name was Phillip and his mom's name was Olympia. She claimed that Phillip didn't father Alexander but Zeus himself did. At a young age Alex showed great protentional and Phillip hired a personal tutor for Alex. In his tutoring sessions, Alex learned everything from literature to science to philosophy. Alex's learning was cut short because his father wanted Alex to fight on the battlefield. Alex had a way with horses, this is how he acquired his favorite horse, Bucefalla.
Ascension to the Throne
When Alex's dad was assassinated Alex was downed king. One of the first orders that Alex gave, was to execute the supposed assassins. Alex began his campaign soon
Alexander the Great was born 356 B.C. in Pella. His dad's name was Phillip and his mom's name was Olympia. She claimed that Phillip didn't father Alexander but Zeus himself did. At a young age Alex showed great protentional and Phillip hired a personal tutor for Alex. In his tutoring sessions, Alex learned everything from literature to science to philosophy. Alex's learning was cut short because his father wanted Alex to fight on the battlefield. Alex had a way with horses, this is how he acquired his favorite horse, Bucefalla.
Ascension to the Throne
When Alex's dad was assassinated Alex was downed king. One of the first orders that Alex gave, was to execute the supposed assassins. Alex began his campaign soon