Alexander the Great.

Alexander the Great was born on July 20, 356 B.C.E. to the Macedonian king, Philip II and to the strong-minded, Olympias. Growing up Alexander received the finest tutoring possible. He was tutored by men who essentially provided him with crucial tools to become the best. They taught him the skills of philosophy, politics, literature, healing and ethics. These fundamental studies heightened to the superb qualities Alexander possessed. From a child Alexander dreamed of more. He …

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