Alexander was born in 356 B.C. His father was, Philip, the King of Macedonia and his mother was Olympias, daughter of King Neoptolemus I of Epirus (Albania). Philip was very proud of his son Alexander, but they had a very stormy relationship. Philips multiple marriages took a toll on Alexander. Olympias was very jealous and spiteful towards Philip's "lesser" wives. Alexander had a half-sister named Cleopatra (not the famous Egyptian Queen) and a half-brother named Arrhidaeus. Arrhidaeus was brain-damaged, it was rumored that Olympias had given the boy drugs in vengeance and fear for Alexander's inheritance.

Philip made sure that Alexander was well educated. He sent for Aristotle to be one of his tutors. Alexander became friends with a boy named Hephaestion, they would remain loyal to each other for life.

Philip often left Alexander in charge when he was taken away from Macedonia on business. At the age of sixteen, during one of his father's absence

Leadership characteristics as a King:

2. Did Alexander have any weaknesses as a leader? If so what were they?

Alexander. He lost his balance and fell on the floor. Alexander sneered and publicly insulted his father saying "the man who makes preparations to pass out of Europe into Asia, overturned in passing from one seat to another." (Plutarch, 1952) (Philip had been planning on invading Asia Minor) Both Alexander and his mother were banished.

„h He was determined to seek action and glory, rather than pleasures and riches.

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