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Alexander the great early life
Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III the Great, reigned as the King of Macedonia and emerged as a conqueror of the Persian Empire. Widely regarded as one of history’s most brilliant military strategists, he achieved numerous conquests within his relatively brief lifetime.
EARLY LIFE OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT
Born on either the 20th or 21st of July in 356 BC in Pella, Macedon, Alexander the Great’s parents were King Philip II of Macedon and Olympias of Epirus, daughter of Neoptolemus I, the king of Epirus.
During his formative years, Alexander was raised by his nurse and received education from the strict Leonidas of Epirus, a relative of his mother.
His upbringing followed the noble Macedonian tradition, encompassing skills such as reading, lyre playing, horsemanship, combat, and hunting.
Additionally, he was tutored by Lysimachus, General of Philip II, who employed role-playing to engage the young prince.
A notable incident involved Alexa