Alexander III of Macedonia
Alexander was the son of King Philip of Macedonia. Macedonia is a rocky mountainous land located to the north of Greece. Alexander was only 13 when Aristotle became his tutor. Aristotle is the founder of modern science. During the Peloponnesian war, Macedonia gained power. King Philip conquered some of the Greek peninsula.
Alexander became the king of the kingdom of Macedonia in 336BC, right after his father died. His reign was short because he died at the age of 32 due to an illness. Although his reign was short, it was extremely effective, he controlled most of the eastern World: he conquered Asia minor, Egypt and Greece. His principles are still used today.
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