USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Alexander completed his education at Meiza in 340 B.C. A year later, while still just a teen, he became a soldier and embarked on his first military expedition, against the Thracian tribes.

Detailed explanation-2: -From his first victory at age 18, Alexander gained a reputation of leading his men to battle with impressive speed, allowing smaller forces to reach and break the enemy lines before his foes were ready.

Detailed explanation-3: -The great philosopher Aristoteles taught Alexander the Great in Naoussa. In the year 342 bC the King Philip II of Macedonia invited in the area of Naoussa the great philosopher Aristoteles to teach his 13 years old son Alexander, which will be later Alexander the Great.

Detailed explanation-4: -Alexander was the son of Philip II and Olympias (daughter of King Neoptolemus of Epirus). From age 13 to 16 he was taught by the Greek philosopher Aristotle, who inspired his interest in philosophy, medicine, and scientific investigation.