One of the most prominent rulers and commanders in the history of mankind, Alexander the Great, in his life managed to make a lot of impressive acts. Unfortunately, a fair share of facts about the life of Alexander the Great is still shrouded in mystery, since he lived a long time ago, before our era. Something bit by bit managed to be restored by archaeologists and historians, who little by little restored the biography of this outstanding person.
Alexander’s teacher was the famous Aristotle, who was hired by his father, King Philip II, for his 13-year-old son. The future conqueror ascended the throne at the age of 20 years. Almost immediately after that he had to suppress the Thracian rebellion. This marked the beginning of his entire further loud military career.
He conquered the territories of modern Greece, Syria and Egypt and Iran. Alexander of Macedon tried to conquer India, and not without success, but his troops, tired of such a long march, demanded to turn back. Fearing rebellion, he agreed. He made the Mesopotamian city of Babylon conquered by him the capital of his state. According to the annals of those years, Alexander of Macedon always and in everything sought to be the first. Because of this, he always personally took part in battles, rushing into the thick of the bout, despite the fact that he did not have a particularly strong constitution. During his famous campaign, he became addicted to alcohol.
During the numerous battles, Alexander the Great was repeatedly injured, according to the chronicles of Plutarch. After the death of Hephaestion, his closest friend, he created a cult of his name and built two temples in his honor. This caused an ambiguous reaction in the society, as the deed went against the tenets of the Hellenic religion. Alexander the Great named in his honor more than seventy cities. Another city – in honor of his horse. He has repeatedly stated in public that he is the son of the supreme god Zeus. In order to retain power in the captured Persian Empire, Alexander the Great made nearly a hundred high-ranking comrades-in-arms marry local noble women. The great commander died before reaching 33 years old.
Shortly after the death of Alexander of Macedon, the great power created during his conquests disintegrated. Many historians believe that it was his trips that first brought Hellenic culture to the countries of the East. Alexander’s wife, Roxanne, was captured by him among other prisoners. Seeing her, he fell in love and married her. Greece and Macedonia are still arguing over who, in reality, Alexander of Macedon is mostly Greek or Macedonian. Guy Julius Caesar, the famous Roman emperor, considered Alexander the Great the perfect example to follow. The strategy of this great commander is still being studied in military academies. The cause of Alexander the Great’s death is still unknown, and probably will never be revealed.
