Alexander The Great Timeline

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  • 356 BCE

    Alexander's Birth

    Alexander's Birth
    Alexander the Great was born in Pella on July 20, 356 BC. He was the son of King Philip II and Queen Olympia.
  • 343 BCE

    Alex is Trained for War Picture

    Alex is Trained for War Picture
  • Period: 343 BCE to 338 BCE

    Alex is Trained for War

    From age 13 to 16 Alexander is tutored by Aristotle, who inspires him throughout his training. Alexander also shows military abilities at a young age. At age 16, he was left in charge of Macedonia during Philip’s attack on Byzantium, protecting the kingdom from local rivals. At age 18 he led a successful charge against the elite fighting force, the Sacred Band of Thebes, helping his father win the battle.
  • 336 BCE

    Alexander's Dad Dies

    Alexander's Dad Dies
    Alexander the Great's dad is assassinated by his guard.
  • 335 BCE

    Alexander Takes Control of the Throne

    Alexander Takes Control of the Throne
    Alexander inherits his father's military forces. He then kills his rivals to protect his throne and control the Greek states. They all agree to send troops for his planned war against Persia.
  • 334 BCE

    The Battle of Issus Picture

    The Battle of Issus Picture
  • Period: 334 BCE to 333 BCE

    The Battle of Issus

    Crossing into Persia, Alexander defeats King Darius III at the Granicus River and in Issus, conquering western Persia. He then travels south to stop the Persian fleet's access to ports along the coast. He decides to disband his navy and fight a land war in Persia.
  • 332 BCE

    Alexandria

    Alexandria
    Alexander conquered Tyre and Egypt, where he found the city of Alexandria.
  • 332 BCE

    Alexander Defeats Darius and Creates Hellenistic Culture Picture

    Alexander Defeats Darius and Creates Hellenistic Culture Picture
  • Period: 332 BCE to 329 BCE

    Alexander Defeats Darius and Creates Hellenistic Culture

    Alexander defeats Darius at Gaugamela and after Darius’s death, he declares himself King of Asia. He then uses Persia's wealth to fund his expeditions. His expedition spreads Hellenistic culture throughout the conquered lands. To blend Macedonian and Persian cultures, Alexander adopts a Persian dress.
  • 326 BCE

    Alexander Invades India in His Last Great Battle Picture

    Alexander Invades India in His Last Great Battle Picture
  • Period: 326 BCE to 325 BCE

    Alexander Invades India in His Last Great Battle

    Alexander invades India, defeating several local rulers. His last battle is against King Porus at Hydaspes River. After this, his tired troops don't want to go further and he is forced to turn back. A march through the Gedrosia desert causes great suffering and many deaths.
  • 324 BCE

    Alexander Returns to Home

    Alexander Returns to Home
    Alexander returns to Susa, the commanding center of the Persian empire. He organizes a big marriage ceremony between Macedonia soldiers and Persian women. This is another attempt to unite the two cultures. He sends many veterans home with prizes and honors and begins to plan for future expeditions.
  • 323 BCE

    Alexander The Great Dies

    Alexander The Great Dies
    After a short illness, Alexander dies. He has not named a successor, and his empire splits into factions. Eventually, several of his former generals established their kingdoms.