Alexander The Great

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Alexander the

Great
Rebecca & Selina
When and where did he live?
• Born in 356 BC in Macedonia
• Died in 323 BC in Babylon
• The king of Macedonia was his father Phillip II
• Good education in medicin, philosophy,
religion and logic (Aristotle)
• One of the most influential persons of all
times
What is he famous for?
• One of the most brilliant military leaders, a
very intelligent warrior, he never lost a battle
• He has conquered a huge empire across
three continents and spread the Greek
culture
• After the death of his father he was King of
Macedonia, Leader of Greece, Pharaoh of
Egypt and King of Persia
• He believed to be the son of Zeus
What happend after Alexander‘s death?

• Alexander died at the age of 33


years
• Empire was devided among his
three/four generals
• Great era of Hellenistic Age:
Greek culture mixed with
various cultures of Alexander‘s
empire
Final quiz What has the GORDON KNOT to do
question: with Alexander the Great?

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