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Alexander the Great

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  • Alexander becomes the ruler of Macedonia
    359 BCE

    Alexander becomes the ruler of Macedonia

    After his father died, Alexander became the ruler of Macedonia in 359BC
  • Alexander the Great is born
    356 BCE

    Alexander the Great is born

    Alexander the Great was born in Pella, Greece in July 356BC
  • He became in control of Greece
    338 BCE

    He became in control of Greece

    Alexander became in complete control of Greece
  • Alexander takes over Persia
    334 BCE

    Alexander takes over Persia

    Alexander fights King Darius the Third for the first time in order to become king of Persia and wins the battle
  • Second battle with Persia
    333 BCE

    Second battle with Persia

    Alexander fights Darius at Issus but because he couldnt capture Darius he took away his wife and kids
  • Alexander refuses the peace treaty
    333 BCE

    Alexander refuses the peace treaty

    King Darius asks Alexander for a peace treaty in order for his wife and kids to be returned to him but Alexander refuses and insists they continue to fight
  • Battle of Gaugamela
    331 BCE

    Battle of Gaugamela

    King Darius and Alexander started to fight. Darius realized he couldnt win and tried to flee but ended up dying and Alexander is officially named king of persia
  • Alexander the Great dies
    323 BCE

    Alexander the Great dies

    Alexander the Great dies on his way to Babylon