Alexander the Great

By hdean8
  • 356 BCE

    Alexander was born

    Alexander was born
  • 336 BCE

    Alexander became king when King Philip II dies

    Alexander became king when King Philip II dies
  • 333 BCE

    Alexander led soldiers across Hellespont into Anatolia

    Alexander led soldiers across Hellespont into Anatolia
    He won the battle of the Granicus
  • 333 BCE

    He launched a surprise attack against Persians near Issus

    He launched a surprise attack against Persians near Issus
    Alexander captured Darius's wife and children
  • Period: 333 BCE to 331 BCE

    He rejected Darius' peace settlement of all lands west of Euphrates

  • 331 BCE

    Alexander became King of Persia

    Alexander became King of Persia
    Darius died
  • 331 BCE

    Alexander launched a phalanx attack

    Alexander launched a phalanx attack
    It was then followed by a cavalry charge at Gaugamela
  • 331 BCE

    He led an army into Indus Valley

    He led an army into Indus Valley
    Alexander conquered Egypt and founded the city of Alexandria
  • 323 BCE

    Alexander the Great dies in Babylon, Iraq

    Alexander the Great dies in Babylon, Iraq