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  Alexander was born July 356 B.C.
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  Aristotle tutored Alexander until 340 B.C. when he reached the age of 16.
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  Alexander took the throne of Macedonia in 336 B.C. at the age of 20.
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  Alexander also became king of Persia, Asia, and was Pharaoh of Egypt.
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  Alexander founded 70 cities, naming at least 20 after himself and one after his horse.
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  Alexander died in 324 B.C. at the age of 32 leaving him being king for only 12 years.