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dec 26, 329 BC - Kills Black Cleitus for an insult at Samarkand(-6)

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Alexander the Great was holding a Banquet for Greek nobles and generals for the gods. As the guests and Alexander got more drunk, Cleitus insulted Alexander the Great. In a drunken rage, Alexander the Great killed Cleitus for his remarks. However, this lead to instant regret for Alexander the Great for killing one of his friends.

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dec 26, 329 BC
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~ 2356 years ago