Alexander the Great

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  • 356 BCE

    Alexander the Great was born

    Alexander the Great was born
    Born in Pella. Dad was King Philip ll and mother was Olympias.
  • 340 BCE

    Education under Aristotle ended

    Education under Aristotle ended
    Aristotle taught Alexander about medicine, religion, and logic.
  • 338 BCE

    Defeated the Sacred Band of Thebes

    Defeated the Sacred Band of Thebes
    Used this battle to show his strength and power by defeating a proclaimed unbeatable army.
  • 336 BCE

    Alexander's father is killed and he takes over.

    Alexander's father is killed and he takes over.
    At the age of 20, Alexander had a great army and was ready to conquer as much as possible.
  • 334 BCE

    Alexander wins the battle of Granicus

    Alexander wins the battle of Granicus
    First victory against the Persian Empire, resulting in Greeks rebelling against Persia.
  • 333 BCE

    Alexander wins the battle of Issus. King Darius flees, and Alexander captures his wife and children.

    Alexander wins the battle of Issus. King Darius flees, and Alexander captures his wife and children.
    It was the second conquest of Asia, and the first battle with Darius.
  • 331 BCE

    King Darius dies. Alexander becomes king of Persia.

    King Darius dies. Alexander becomes king of Persia.
    Alexander becomes king at the age of 20. Darius dies at the age of 64.
  • 327 BCE

    Alexander marries Roxanne, Darius lll's daughter.

    Alexander marries Roxanne, Darius lll's daughter.
    Roxanne was 13 when they were married. She died at the age of 30
  • 323 BCE

    Alexander died due to sickness or possibly poisoned

    Alexander died due to sickness or possibly poisoned
    Alexander conquered India, soldiers wanted to go back home. Alexander later died in Babylon!