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Alexander the Great, was born in June, 356 BC, in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia. His parents were Philip II and Olympia. Some say that Zeus was his father but it is probably just a myth. Aristotle taught Alexander in his early teen years. He stimulated his interest in science, medicine, and philosophy. In the summer of 336 BC, Alexander's father was assassinated, and Alexander ascended to the Macedonian throne. He found himself surrounded by enemies …

…territory. He was usually brave and generous, but could be very cruel and ruthless when politics demanded. Is has been said that he was actually and alcoholic having, for example, killed his friend Clitus in a drunken fury. He later regretted this act deeply. He himself, in his life had a few wives and a few children. He was also reported to have had sexual relations with his close friend Hephaestion, who was a man.