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Aristotle begins to tutor 13 year old Alexander, taking place outside of the capital, away from his parents. Studied history, philosophy, biology, military tactics, geography, botany etc
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Alexander's education ended at 16, Phillip called Alexander back to Pella to put into practice the qualities needed to rule. Made Alexander regent of Macedon while campaigning against the Illyrians. As regent he put down an uprising in the north and founded a city in the contested area (Alexandropolis)
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The Thebans and Athenians fought a battle against Macedon at Chaeronea. At 18, Alexander led the Companion Cavalry. Decisive battle as it ended most effective Greek resistance to Macedonian control. The Sacred Band of Thebes was destroyed in the battle, thought to be invincible throughout Ancient Greece - significant for Philip. After the victory, Philip created the League of Corinth, uniting most Greek states under Macedonian leadership.
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King Phillip II is assassinated and led to Alexander becoming King of Macedon
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During the wedding of his daughter Cleopatra (from Olympias) to the King of Epirus (Alexander, brother of Olympias) in Aegae. Escorted by his son and son-in-law (Alexander x2), bodyguards at a distance. Philip's ex-lover and bodyguard (Pausanius) rushed up and stabbed him in the chest.
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Crosses the Hellspont into Asia
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Defeats Darius III
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Defeats Darius III
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