Alexander the Great was a Macedonian king who conquered Greece and Persia in the 4th century BC. He was educated by Aristotle and never lost a battle. He died of fever and left behind a vast empire. He was very influential in world history and culture.

His father was Philip II, king of Macedonia, and his mother was Olympias, daughter of the king of Epirus. He was educated by the philosopher Aristotle until he was 16 years old.

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