Alexander the greats life

By riteshn
  • Alexander's birth
    356 BCE

    Alexander's birth

    Alexander the great is born, already destined to do massive things, but lead a short life.
  • Alexander the great's father: King Philip II of Macedonia dies
    336 BCE

    Alexander the great's father: King Philip II of Macedonia dies

    Alexander the Great's father is assassinated, leaving Alexander at the age of 20 to step up to his father's previous
  • Alexander becomes king of Macedonia after his father
    336 BCE

    Alexander becomes king of Macedonia after his father

    After his father dies, at only 20 years old Alexander steps up to be king of Macedonia
  • His war against the Persians start
    334 BCE

    His war against the Persians start

    Alexander decides to start a journey to conquer the Persians and kill King Darius III
  • Alexander abducts Darius' family
    333 BCE

    Alexander abducts Darius' family

    At the battle of Issus, Alexander is unsuccessful at killing Darius, but is able to abduct his family
  • Battle of Gaugamala
    331 BCE

    Battle of Gaugamala

    Alexander fights a final battle against Darius III, but Bessus was the one to successfully kill Darius, leading Alexander to hunt him down and slay him
  • Alex conquers India
    326 BCE

    Alex conquers India

    Alexander decides to add India to his already massive empire, giving him more arms and followers
  • Alexander the great dies
    323 BCE

    Alexander the great dies

    Alexander the great is found in bed one day, mysteriously passed, with no leads on how he died