Alexander the Great was born in the Pella Region of Macedonia on July 20, 356 B.C. His father was King Phillip of Macedon and his mother was Queen Olympia, who was the daughter of King Neoptolemus. Alexander resented his father growing up because he was constantly engaged in military campaigns and was hardly home. Alexander the Great should have an iconic status because of his education, military experience, and conquests throughout his life.
“I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.” Education was important to the parents of Alexander and they wanted their son to be well educated, because of this they made sure he was taught by the best. Leonidas was a relative of Alexander’s
“I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.” Education was important to the parents of Alexander and they wanted their son to be well educated, because of this they made sure he was taught by the best. Leonidas was a relative of Alexander’s