Alexander the Great

Alexander was a great military leader. He and his armies conquered lands from Greece all the way to India. This made him the ruler of all the world then known.

Alexander was born in 356 B.C. His father was the king of Macedonia, a small country north of Greece. When Alexander was 20 years old, his father was murdered and Alexander became king. First he conquered all of Greece> Then he led his army on a march that lasted 11 years.

Alexander and his men won many battles from Greece to India and south to Egypt. Under Alexander’s leadership, Macedonia became the country that ruled the world.
Alexander founded the great city of Alexandria in Egypt. Alexandria became one of the world’s leading centers of learning for over 1,000 years. He also spread Greek ideas, laws, and customs throughout his empire.

Alexander died in 323 B.C. He was 33 years old. His great world kingdom broke up after his death.