Top 10 Amazing Facts about Alexander The Great

Born on July 20, 356 BC, in Pella, Macedonia, Alexander was the son of King Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olympia. A clever tactician and successful general, he went undefeated in battle for an unprecedented period of more than 15 years during which he led his army to numerous victories. He died fairly young for someone who had conquered most of the known world, and during his short life, from his ascension to the throne of Macedonia to his death, he accomplished far more than many of the biggest names in history did in their entire lifetime. Looking back at the life of arguably the most influential ruler in history, here is a list of the top 10 facts about Alexander the Great:

Top 10 Amazing Facts about Alexander The Great