Life of Alexander the Great

By AlexTheGreatAHS
  • Death
    323

    Death

    Alexander the Great died in Babylon, Iraq.
  • Period: 323 to 356

    Timespan of Alexander the Great

    (Read from right to left)
  • 327

    Alexander Marries Roxane

    16 year old Roxane offers herself to Alexander in marriage. They get married in 327 B.C. and afterwards, Alexander begins a march to India.
  • 331

    Finds Alexandria and Wins Battle of Guagamela

    Defeats Darius for the second time.
  • 332

    Wins Siege of Tyre and Attacks Gaza, Which Falls

    Took place from January to July of 332 B.C.
  • 333

    Wins Battle of Issus

    The battle of Issus was against Darius.
  • 334

    Wins Battle of the Granicus

    The Battle of Granicus was the defeat of Darius III.
  • 336

    Macedonia's New Ruler

    When Alexander's father, Phillip II, dies, Alexander becomes the new ruler of Macedonia.
  • 356

    Birthday

    Alexander the Great was born in Pella, Greece.

  • Kills Black Cleitus at Samarkand

    Alexander kills one of his generals in a drunken quarrel.