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Have you ever heard the incredible story of Alexander the Great? It’s a tale that could easily be made into a Hollywood blockbuster! If you are interested in Alexander’s life, you can read it here. This article is more about individual interesting facts. Alexander was the son of Philip II of Macedon, a powerful warrior king. But what set Alexander apart from the rest was the fact that he had Aristotle as his personal tutor.
At the young age of just 13 years old, Alexander’s father brought in Aristotle to teach him everything he knew. Over the course of the next three years, Aristotle educated Alexander about philosophy, morality, logic, medicine, literature, and respect for other philosophers. It’s no wonder that Alexander became one of the most knowledgeable teenagers around!
However, it wasn’t just Aristotle that helped shape Alexander into the great leader he would become. His father created a powerful army and united all the major Greek city-states under the Corinthian Union. So when Alexander ascended to the throne at only 20 years old, he was fully prepared to take on the world.
And take on the world he did! One of Alexander’s first conquests was to quash a rebellion in a former Thracian settlement. As a 16-year-old teenager, Alexander remained on the throne as a substitute for his father when he was away on…
