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323
Death of Alexander
This is the date that Alexander dies at Babylon in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II. There are a couple of ideas about his death but they are not factual. He was only 33 years old when he died. -
Period: 323 to 356
Alexander the Great
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Period: 323 to 356
Alexander the Great
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327
Marriage
Alexander gets married to a woman named Roxana. At the time of their wedding she was only sixteen years old. She was the daughter of Bactrian named Oxyartes of Balkh in Bactria. -
334
Alexander defeats Persia
In 334 Alexander won the Battle of the Granicus River against Darius III of Persia. This battle adds to the many of wins Alexander holds. Unfortuantly for most of his important life events there is no specific date. -
336
Alexander becomes a ruler
Alexander becomes ruler of Macedonia this year. Again there is no exact day of this event but this is the year Alexander first became a leader. -
346
Bucephalus
When Alexander was 10, he tamed a horse that refused to be tamed by anyone else. His father was so amazed by his courage he allowed Alexander to keep him. -
356
Birth of Alexander the great
Alexander was born in Macedonia. The day of his birth is unknown but the year was. Alexander is the son of King Philiop II and Olympias. -
Alexander adds to his wins in battle
Alexander being the brave leader he was helped his father win the Battle of Chaeronea. He had many important battle wins but this was an important event in Alexanders life. -
Death of King Philip II
Alexander was 20 when his father was killed by his own body gaurds. It is said that Olympia Philip's wife had his death arranged so Alexander could take the throne.
