I was always wondering what tribe Alexander the Great came from, was he greek, thracian or else? If someone has any historical sources to mention them, that would be great. Because I think that recently in the last 70 years there is speculation that he was Macedonian, which is not I believe the truth
2006-07-25 23:57:49 · 12 answers · asked by galinredo 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
He was macedonian but you should remeber that this does not mean he came from the country currently known as Macedonia but rather from the (now) greek region of Macedonia.
2006-07-26 00:02:35 · answer #1 · answered by esteban 3 · 12⤊ 6⤋
Alexander the Great was the King of Macedonia. Macedonians were believed to be descendants of Zeus. Here's a link to Wikipedia that you might find useful.
2006-07-26 00:04:11 · answer #2 · answered by AvantG 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alexander the Great was Greek. He was Dorian Greek, just like Spartans were.
I am Bulgarian of Former Yugoslavia. We don't have a big complex with our history in our country and we claim that Alexander was just Macedonian because we try to steal the history of our neighbors.
2006-07-26 04:11:46 · answer #3 · answered by Vasko Bashoski 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Ancient Greek Macedonian son of Prince Philip II
Born in Macedonia, died in Babylon (iraq)
2006-07-26 00:02:48 · answer #4 · answered by super_star 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
The present Republic of Macedonia which gained independence from Yugoslavia only occupies half of the ancient region of Macedonia. The Bulgarians and Greeks both have claims to the name. However since it was the Kingdom of Macedon in Alexander's time Macedonian does it.
2006-07-26 00:11:12 · answer #5 · answered by felineroche 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋
You might like to read a book on the subject! A good 'fictionalised' account of Alexander's life is Mary Renault's Alexander trilogy - based on fact but embellished - still very good.
2006-07-26 00:13:51 · answer #6 · answered by Roxy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He was Macedonian. The fact that his father was King Phillip of Macedon might be a giveaway.
2006-07-26 00:00:45 · answer #7 · answered by mickyrisk 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It has never been a speculation, he has always been a Macedonian.
He was taught in Greece under Aristotle, and lived a while in Greece but he was always Macedonian
2006-07-26 00:05:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
He was Macedonian. His father was King Phillip of Macedon, which is north of Greece.
2006-07-26 00:46:51 · answer #9 · answered by Ken W 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
he was from the macedonian tribe, not the boo-ya tribe
2006-07-26 00:02:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋