Alexander the Great

By 516tritschlerk
  • 356 BCE

    Alexander was born

    Alexander was born
    Alexander was born to Olympias , his mother and King Philip his dad. Many people believe Alexanders real father is Zeus.
  • 338 BCE

    Alexander becomes a commander.

    Alexander becomes commander and leads a battle at Carnia
  • 338 BCE

    King Philip marries Cleopatra

    Olympias is not happy about the marriage because if Cleopatra gives birth to son then Alexander will not be the heir to the thrown.
  • 338 BCE

    King Philip takes control of Greece

  • 336 BCE

    King Philip dies and Alexander becomes King.

    King Philip dies and Alexander becomes King.
    In 1977 A.D. King Philips tomb was found and this gold box is where some of his remains are.
  • 336 BCE

    Alexander holds a festival for the Gods.

  • 335 BCE

    Alexander goes to Delphi to get an oracle.

    Alexander goes to Delphi to get an oracle.
    Alexander goes to Delphi to know more about his future.
  • 334 BCE

    Alexander defeats Granicus

    After Alexaner defeats Granicus he moves onto conquer Asia.
  • 334 BCE

    Alexander begins the war against Persia

  • 331 BCE

    Alexander takes control of Asia.

    Alexander takes control of Asia.
    Alexander defeats Durius and conquers most of Asia
  • 330 BCE

    Alexander burns the Palace of Persepolis

    Alexander burns the Palace of Persepolis
  • 326 BCE

    Alexander gets wounded in a battle.

    this injury could have been a cause of his death in 323 BC.
  • 324 BCE

    Hephaestion Dies

    Alexander the great is devastated that his best friend Hephaestion is dead.
  • 323 BCE

    Alexander dies

    Alexander dies from an illness he had for 10 days. No one knows the main cause it could have been from him being shot.
  • 323 BCE

    The officers of Alexander ask him who will rule when he dies.

    Alexander answers "The strongest will rule."