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In 356 B.C.E. Alexander the Great was born in Pella, Greece.
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Philip hires the Greek philosopher to tutor Alexander
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At the age of 16, Alexander finishes studying under aristotle and joins his father's army
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The Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans in battle at Chaeronea.
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One of his bodyguards assassinates him.
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This inspires the Greek city-state of Thebes to rebel, and Alexander quickly besieges the city and razes it to the ground.
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Alexander leads the Macedonian army against the Persians at the Granicus river.
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Alexander plans his campaign against the Persians, hoping to fulfill his father's dream of conquering the empire.
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Alexander cuts a big knot that people tried to untangle.
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Alexander sweeps south and easily conquers Egypt after besieging Gaza.
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Alexander and Darius meet at Gaugamela in a decisive battle.
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Alexander accidentally stabs Cleitus with a spear
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Alexander marries Roxane, the prince's daughter. This is meant to be a political alliance.
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They defeat King Porus, leader of a kingdom east of the Hydaspes River.
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Alexander falls ill with a sudden fever. According to legend, he leaves his empire to "the strongest" of his commanders.
