ALEXANDER THE GREAT

EARLY LIFE
Alexander was born in 356 BC, the son of king Philip 2 of Macedon. As a young man he went on military campaigns with his father. Alexander won fame for taming a wild black horse called Bucephalus, which stayed with him throughout his whole life.
ARISTOTLE

Alexander was taught by the Athenian philosopher Aristotle (384-322BC). Aristotle's interests ranged from politics and morality to biology and literature. he shared his enthusiasm for new ideas with his young pupil.