- Alexander III of Macedon was born July 21, 356 B.C.
- Alexander was son of King Phillip II of Macedon and Olympias of Epirus.
Alexander’s father hired Aristotle, a great Greek philosopher and teacher to teach Alexander from thirteen to age sixteen.
- Alexander was the leader of Macedonia from 336-323 B.C.
Because of his exceptional brilliance, incredible bravery in battle, and his ability to conquer and unite the Mediterranean and Asia Minor under one culture, Alexander the Great is considered a hero by many throughout the world. To assess Alexander’s true status as a hero his deeds and accomplishments will be measured against a thorough definition of a hero.
- Was undefeated through twelve battles, even when he was outnumbered.
Alexander III of Macedon proved himself to be a hero by showing throughout his life bravery, intellect, and the ability to achieve greatness. He created a more cosmopolitan way of governing. He was able to use his intellectual strength and bravery to outwit the leaders of his time and win all 12 of his battles. Within the span of 13 years Alexander was able to achieve what even the greatest before him couldn’t dream of achieving in a lifetime. This is the very basis of why he has been given the title Alexander “The Great”.
Alexander The Great
- Alexanders education was ended at 16 because he was already mentally capable for the millitary.
- At the age of 16 Alexander tamed a horse.
- The horse was "untamable" according to his father.
- Was taught by great philosopher Aristotle.
Life
Intelligence
- Alexander's first action was going after his father's killers without hesitation.
- Alexander came up with a strategy to kill their cavalry by creating an illusion.
- He hid half his army in the forest baiting in the enemy cavalry, then he eliminated their scouts and cavalry easily.
Bravery
Guardian
- After King Phillip’s death, Alexander came into power.
- Coming in as a new leader would be a frightening and difficult task but Alexander rose to fulfill his duty.
- Alexander protected his men from the enemies dangerous elephants by surrounding them and making them panic
- The elephants were King Porus' main offense, by eliminating the elephants he disrupted their offense and minimized his casulaties
Hero Traits
- Won the battle of Chaeronea at age of eighteen, leading the charge without the help of his father.
- By Alexander's strategy which was efficient and shielding his soldiers Alexander was successful and victorious.
- Alexander was able to conquer and unite the Mediterranean and Asia Minor under one culture.
Effective Tactics
Determined
- Alexander crossed the river of Hydaspes during monsoon season and during a storm without harming his men.
- At the time of his death, empire largest in the ancient world.
- With rise to Alexander's power came defiance and rebellion
- Prompting him to go off to Belkin and Thebes to stop rebellions
At the end of his 12th campaign Alexander died of a fever, thus ending his successful era at the young age of 32.
- Takes back control of Greece, started to conquer Persia
- Determined to strike fear into his enemies he annihilated city of Thebes, setting an example for all his enemies
- Alexander was outnumbered and his enemy had the terrain advantage.
- In Alexander's final, The Battle of Hydaspes he was able to win without risking high casualties.
Hardworking
Conclusion
Alexander's Legacy
- Alexander thoroughly prepared for the battle against the Persians.
- Spent extra time studying and making sure all the plans were right.
- Only lost 100 of his 40,000 men while fighting against 200,000 Persians.
- Was able to get his troops across the Granicus river safely.
- Was able to defeat the Persians when he was outnumbered 40,000 to 200,000.
- Responsible for creating new way of governing that was more democratic