Alexander was born in the summer of 356 bc. he was the eldest son of philip 2, king of macedonia (356-336 bc). alexander was well educated. one of his teachers was the famous philosopher aristotle. the young prince got all the skills needed by a future king and commander. when philip won complete control over the greek city-states in 338 bc,alexander commanded the macedonia army's victorious left wing. in 336 bc after his father was killed alexander immediately was made of macedonia. as a king alexandre ruled over much of asia, took part in many famous battles, founded the city of alexandria and got the title of alexander the great.,