Alexander the Great led the Macedonian Empire and is renowned for his conquests of Persia. Born in 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia, he was tutored by Aristotle and quickly became a brilliant military leader. Upon ascending to the throne after his father's assassination, Alexander embarked on a campaign of unprecedented military expansion, defeating the Persian Empire and extending his territory from Greece through Asia Minor, Egypt, and into India. His ability to inspire loyalty and adapt his strategies was key to his successful conquests, which established one of the largest empires in history. Alexander's legacy profoundly influenced future generations and cultures across the globe.