first wife of Alexander, Roxana, arranges for Alexander's second wife, Stateira II (Barsine), to be killed. Greece Some Greek cities, including Athens, revolt against the Macedonian regent, Antipater, following the news of Alexander's death. Athens' actions are incited by the speeches of the Athenian general Leosthenes and the Athenian orator Hypereides. Joined by cities in central and south Greece, the Athenians defeat Antipater in battle. They force him to take refuge in Lamia, where he is besieged for several months by the Greek allies. The Greek philosopher and scientist, Aristotle, faces a strong anti-Macedonian reaction in Athens following the death of Alexander the Great. Aristotle is accused of impiety by the Athenians. However, he escapes to Chalcis in Euboea. Theophrastus, who has been studying in Athens under Aristotle, becomes the head of the Lyceum, the academy in Athens founded by Aristotle, when Aristotle is forced to leave Athens. Following Alexander the Great's death, the Athenians recall Demosthenes from exile and provide the money to pay his fine. Births Alexander IV of Macedon, son of Alexander the Great and Roxana (d. 309 BC). Deaths June 10 – Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia and conqueror of the Persian Empire (b. 356 BC) Diogenes of Sinope, Greek philosopher (b. c. 412 BC) Meleager, Macedonian general who has served with Alexander the Great References