Alexander the Great

By KYLErararasmussenISdaGOAT
  • Alexander the Great was born
    356 BCE

    Alexander the Great was born

    Born in Pella. Dad was King Philip ll and mother was Olympias.
  • Education under Aristotle ended
    340 BCE

    Education under Aristotle ended

    Aristotle taught Alexander about medicine, religion, and logic.
  • Defeated the Sacred Band of Thebes
    338 BCE

    Defeated the Sacred Band of Thebes

    Used this battle to show his strength and power by defeating a proclaimed unbeatable army.
  • Alexander's father is killed and he takes over.
    336 BCE

    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.
  • Alexander wins the battle of Granicus
    334 BCE

    Alexander wins the battle of Granicus

    First victory against the Persian Empire, resulting in Greeks rebelling against Persia.
  • Alexander wins the battle of Issus. King Darius flees, and Alexander captures his wife and children.
    333 BCE

    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.
  • 332 BCE

    Battle of Tyre

  • King Darius dies. Alexander becomes king of Persia.
    331 BCE

    King Darius dies. Alexander becomes king of Persia.

    Alexander becomes king at the age of 20. Darius dies at the age of 64.
  • Alexander marries Roxanne, Darius lll's daughter.
    327 BCE

    Alexander marries Roxanne, Darius lll's daughter.

    Roxanne was 13 when they were married. She died at the age of 30
  • Alexander died due to sickness or possibly poisoned
    323 BCE

    Alexander died due to sickness or possibly poisoned

    Alexander conquered India, soldiers wanted to go back home. Alexander later died in Babylon!