Where was Alexander the Great from?

Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III or Alexander of Macedonia, born 356 BCE, Pella, Macedonia died June 13, 323 BCE, Babylon .

From age 13 to 16 he was taught by Aristotle, who inspired him with an interest in philosophy, medicine, and scientific investigation.

He succeeded his father King Philip II to the throne at the age of 20, and spent most of his ruling years conducting a lengthy military campaign throughout Western Asia and Northeastern Africa. By the age of thirty, he had created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to northwestern India. He was undefeated in battle and is widely considered to be one of history's greatest and most successful military commanders.