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'''Alexander III of Macedon''', commonly known as '''Alexander the Great''', was a King of Macedon and one of the most successful conquerors in history, including defeating the powerful Persian Empire. He is the most celebrated member of the [[wikipedia:Argead Dynasty|Argead Dynasty]] and the creator of one of the largest empires in ancient history.<ref name="wikipedia">Wikipedia article on [[wikipedia:Alexander The Great|Alexander The Great]]</ref> | '''Alexander III of Macedon''', commonly known as '''Alexander the Great''', was a King of Macedon and one of the most successful conquerors in history, including defeating the powerful Persian Empire. He is the most celebrated member of the [[wikipedia:Argead Dynasty|Argead Dynasty]] and the creator of one of the largest empires in ancient history.<ref name="wikipedia">Wikipedia article on [[wikipedia:Alexander The Great|Alexander The Great]]</ref> | ||
==Biography== | |||
===Early Life=== | |||
Alexander was born to the king of Macedonia, Phillip II and the princess of Epirus, Olympias. His childhood was dominated with visions of war and victory over the neighbouring countries of Macedonia, as his father rode to conquer the barbarian tribes of these countires. | |||
Alexander was personally tutored by the philosopher Aristotle from the age of 13 and was educated with sciences, medicine and philosophy, a great influence on his later exploits and personality. Three years after the beginning of his education, Phillip II invaded the nearby Thracian civilization with Macedonia's powerful army, leaving the kingdom of Macedonia to be governed by Alexander, temporary regent. Alexander skilfully defeated an uprising of the nearby Maedi tribes, defending his city and proving his ability in war. The conquered stronghold of the Maedi was renamed to Alexandropolis after its defeat. | |||
Two years later, Alexander once again proved his worth in battle by defeating the Theban Sacred Band, an elite Greek force. This battle has been said to have been won due to Alexander's bravery. | |||
===Assassin's Creed II=== | |||
The secret of Alexander's success was actually [[The Staff|The Staff of Eden]].<ref name="ac2glyph5">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' - [[Glyphs|Glyph]] #5</ref> It is unclear exactly how Alexander obtained The Staff. | The secret of Alexander's success was actually [[The Staff|The Staff of Eden]].<ref name="ac2glyph5">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' - [[Glyphs|Glyph]] #5</ref> It is unclear exactly how Alexander obtained The Staff. | ||
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Alexander III of Macedon, commonly known as Alexander the Great, was a King of Macedon and one of the most successful conquerors in history, including defeating the powerful Persian Empire. He is the most celebrated member of the Argead Dynasty and the creator of one of the largest empires in ancient history.[1]
Biography
Early Life
Alexander was born to the king of Macedonia, Phillip II and the princess of Epirus, Olympias. His childhood was dominated with visions of war and victory over the neighbouring countries of Macedonia, as his father rode to conquer the barbarian tribes of these countires.
Alexander was personally tutored by the philosopher Aristotle from the age of 13 and was educated with sciences, medicine and philosophy, a great influence on his later exploits and personality. Three years after the beginning of his education, Phillip II invaded the nearby Thracian civilization with Macedonia's powerful army, leaving the kingdom of Macedonia to be governed by Alexander, temporary regent. Alexander skilfully defeated an uprising of the nearby Maedi tribes, defending his city and proving his ability in war. The conquered stronghold of the Maedi was renamed to Alexandropolis after its defeat.
Two years later, Alexander once again proved his worth in battle by defeating the Theban Sacred Band, an elite Greek force. This battle has been said to have been won due to Alexander's bravery.
Assassin's Creed II
The secret of Alexander's success was actually The Staff of Eden.[2] It is unclear exactly how Alexander obtained The Staff.
Alexander died on either 10 or 11 June 323 BCE,[1] as a result of a poison administered by Iltani.[3] The details of the poisoning, and what happened to The Staff after Alexander's death, are not known.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia article on Alexander The Great
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II - Glyph #5
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II - Sanctuary statue of Iltani