Alexander the Great

Alexander becomes the ruler of Macedonia

359 BCE

After his father died, Alexander became the ruler of Macedonia in 359BC

Alexander the Great is born

356 BCE

Alexander the Great was born in Pella, Greece in July 356BC

He became in control of Greece

338 BCE

Alexander became in complete control of Greece

Alexander takes over Persia

334 BCE

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

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

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

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 on his way to Babylon