When Alexander the Great passed away, his son, Alexander IV, was still in his mother's womb, making his succession a web of intrigue.

Alexander was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia in July 356 BC. His parents were Philip II of Macedon and his wife Olympias. Alexander was educated by the philosopher Aristotle.

Dr David Lonsdale told Making History: Alexander III (356-323 BC ... He certainly inherited an efficient war machine from his father, Philip of Macedonia. Philip had unified the many city-states ...