Quick Calendar - May
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2025 9:36 pm
A quick calendar of events in Alexander’s life that can reasonably be placed in a specific month. Obviously this does not cover everything.
May
Year............Alexander’s age............Event
335.................20......................Crossing of the Danube
334.................21......................Battle of the Granicus
333.................22......................Alexander leaves Gordium
330.................25......................Burning of Persepolis
329.................26......................Capture of Bessus
326.................29......................Battle of Hydaspes. Death of Bucephalus
323.................32......................Funeral of Hephaestion
May
Year............Alexander’s age............Event
335.................20......................Crossing of the Danube
334.................21......................Battle of the Granicus
333.................22......................Alexander leaves Gordium
330.................25......................Burning of Persepolis
329.................26......................Capture of Bessus
326.................29......................Battle of Hydaspes. Death of Bucephalus
323.................32......................Funeral of Hephaestion