330 BC
Centuries:
5th century BC -
4th century BC -
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January 20 -
Alexander the Great forces the
Persian Gates, leaving the way open into
Persis, the Persian homeland.
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January 30 - Alexander enters
Persepolis, the ceremonial Persian capital, which is burned.
*June -
Darius III, Alexander's opponent, leaves Ecbatana, fleeing Alexander's advance
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July 17 - Darius is murdered by supporters of his lieutenant
Bessus, who proclaims himself King Artaxerxes V. Alexander pursues the murderers of Darius into northeastern Persia.
*November -
Philotas is executed for plotting against Alexander. Philotas's father,
Parmenion, principal lieutenant to both Alexander and his father, is murdered at Alexander's orders for fear that he would rise up in revolt at news of his son's death.
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Atropates becomes the
satrap of
Media.
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Mithrenes gets appointed by Alexander as satrap of
Armenia.
BirthsDeaths*
Darius III, king of
Persia (murdered)
*King
Agis of
Lacedaemonians is killed in battle.
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Kidinnu, Babylonian
astronomer
