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Born in Pella, Macedonia to King Phillip II -
Alexander tamed the wild
horse Bucephalus. This
horse would become his
battle companion for
most of his life. -
Alexander’s father called
on Aristotle to tutor his
son alexander. -
At 16 years old
Alexander was left to rule
Macedonia for some time
and proved himself by
ending the Band of
Thebes. -
Alexanders father Phillip
was assassinated and
left alexander to rule
Macedonia at just 20
years old. -
Alexander would win the
Battle of Issus caused
Darius to leave his family
leading to Sisygambis
(his mother) to disown
him and adopt Alexander. -
After the last encounter
with Tyrians, Alexander
amassed a large fleet
and breached the city,
executed thousands,
many sold into slavery. -
After conquering Egypt
Alexander faced Darius
and his massive troops at
Gaugamela later ending
in Darius being killed and
buried by Alexander and
proclaimed himself as
king of Persia. -
After trying to conquer all of India King Porus was defeated, Alexander was forced to return to Persia severely wounded. -
Alexander was head of an enormous empire and had recovered from the devastating loss of Hephaestion -
After surviving battle after fierce battle, Alexander the Great died in June 323 B.C at age 32.