Alexander the Great's Life: Important Moments

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  • Alexander the Great's birthday
    356 BCE

    Alexander the Great's birthday

  • Alexander completed his education
    340 BCE

    Alexander completed his education

  • Alexander's father was murdered
    336 BCE

    Alexander's father was murdered

    He was stabbed in the back by a guard on the day his daughter was to be married
  • Alexander becomes king
    336 BCE

    Alexander becomes king

  • First Conquered the Thracian Triballians
    335 BCE

    First Conquered the Thracian Triballians

    Secured Macedonia's border northern border
  • Asiatic expedition
    334 BCE

    Asiatic expedition

    Arrived in Troy in the spring
  • Alexander and Darius fight again
    333 BCE

    Alexander and Darius fight again

  • Alexander created Alexandria
    331 BCE

    Alexander created Alexandria

  • Alexander was defeated by King Porus' armies
    328 BCE

    Alexander was defeated by King Porus' armies

  • Seized the fortress in Arai Mazes
    327 BCE

    Seized the fortress in Arai Mazes

  • Alexander and his army headed north on the Gulf of Persia where many fell ill
    325 BCE

    Alexander and his army headed north on the Gulf of Persia where many fell ill

  • Alexander died
    323 BCE

    Alexander died

    He was 32, he had gotten sick on the way back to his home