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Alexander the Great

  • Death of Alexander
    323

    Death of Alexander

    This is the date that Alexander dies at Babylon in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II. There are a couple of ideas about his death but they are not factual. He was only 33 years old when he died.
  • Period: 323 to 356

    Alexander the Great

  • Period: 323 to 356

    Alexander the Great

  • Marriage
    327

    Marriage

    Alexander gets married to a woman named Roxana. At the time of their wedding she was only sixteen years old. She was the daughter of Bactrian named Oxyartes of Balkh in Bactria.
  • Alexander defeats Persia
    334

    Alexander defeats Persia

    In 334 Alexander won the Battle of the Granicus River against Darius III of Persia. This battle adds to the many of wins Alexander holds. Unfortuantly for most of his important life events there is no specific date.
  • Alexander becomes a ruler
    336

    Alexander becomes a ruler

    Alexander becomes ruler of Macedonia this year. Again there is no exact day of this event but this is the year Alexander first became a leader.
  • Bucephalus
    346

    Bucephalus

    When Alexander was 10, he tamed a horse that refused to be tamed by anyone else. His father was so amazed by his courage he allowed Alexander to keep him.
  • Birth of Alexander the great
    356

    Birth of Alexander the great

    Alexander was born in Macedonia. The day of his birth is unknown but the year was. Alexander is the son of King Philiop II and Olympias.
  • Alexander adds to his wins in battle

    Alexander adds to his wins in battle

    Alexander being the brave leader he was helped his father win the Battle of Chaeronea. He had many important battle wins but this was an important event in Alexanders life.
  • Death of King Philip II

    Death of King Philip II

    Alexander was 20 when his father was killed by his own body gaurds. It is said that Olympia Philip's wife had his death arranged so Alexander could take the throne.