The life of Pyrrhus of Epirus is remarkable. His was born a few years after the death of his relative Alexander the Great, grew up during the wars of the Diadochi, learned war under Alexander's generals, lived through and fought in many battles. We know him from his wars against the Romans and their legions, but his military career started earlier than that. So, what was the life of Pyrrhus of Epirus before his Italian battles?