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Alexander the Great's Life in Weeks

Created one of the largest empires in ancient history by the age of 30, stretching from Greece to northwestern India. His conquests spread Greek culture across the known world.

0356–0323 Macedonian King & Military Commander 1,716 weeks (33 years)

Alexander the Great's 1,716 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

1,716
Total Weeks
12,012
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
33
Years

Key Milestones

Age 13 · Week ~676

Began studying under Aristotle

Age 16 · Week ~832

Served as regent of Macedon and suppressed a revolt

Age 20 · Week ~1,040

Became King of Macedon after his father Philip II was assassinated

Age 25 · Week ~1,300

Defeated the Persian King Darius III at the Battle of Gaugamela

Age 30 · Week ~1,560

Reached India after crossing the Hindu Kush and defeating King Porus

Legacy

Conquered the Persian Empire and created an empire spanning three continents, spreading Hellenistic culture and facilitating an unprecedented exchange of ideas between East and West.

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