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Period: 356 BCE to 356 BCE
Alexander was born
In July of 356 BC Alexander was born. His parents were Olympias and Phillip II of Macedon. -
336 BCE
Alexander became ruler of Macedonia
When Phillip II died Alexander was crowned king -
334 BCE
Battle of Granicus
Alexander won the Battle of Granicus -
333 BCE
Battle of Issus
Alexander wins the battle of Issus against Darius -
331 BCE
Battle of Gaugamela
Alexander beat an army he was outnumbered by 1-5 -
328 BCE
Kills Black Cleitus
Alexander kills Black Cleitus as an insult to Smarkand -
327 BCE
Marries Roxane
Marries Roxane and begins his march to India -
326 BCE
Wins Battle of river Hydaspes
Alexander won the Battle of river Hydaspes against Porus -
324 BCE
Marries Stateira and Parysatis
Alexander married Stateira and Parysatis at Susa -
323 BCE
Alexander dies
Alexander died in Babylon of alcoholic liver disease, fever and strychnine poisoning
