alexander the great By alyssayh16 356 He was born in 356 B.C. and brought up as crown prince. 356 Born in Pella in 356 B.C., Alexander received a classical Greek education under the tutorship of famed philosopher Aristotle. 372 Alexander rose to commander in the Macedonian army in 372 B.C.. 372 He commanded forces in military actions against hill tribes in 372 B. C.. 376 Alexander became king of Macedonia in 376 B.C..