Alexander the Great

Death

323

Alexander the Great die at the age of thirty-three. He died of some sort of illness in the palace of Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon. He is known all around the world today and he made a helpful change.

Alexandria

331

In 331 B.C. Alexander the Great went to Egypt and sent some time there conquering towns and villages and helping people. People were so gracefull of him that they made the Light House of Alexandria in the city in which he named after himself.

Defeating Everyone

331

Alexander defeated Darius of Persia, at the Battle of Gaugamela. Alexander later then captured Babylon. Because he was so great in battle and was friendly to the people he captured, people called him Alexander the Great.

Manhood

340

At the age of sixteen Alexander's father left for battle leaving him in charge of the land until he returned. Alexander then lead the military to take the action that need to be done.

Childhood

350

Alexander grew up learning how to be an excellent military general from his father and being taught be a tutor by the name of Aristotle. He was brought up from a wealthy family since his father won battle after battle.

Birth

356

Alexander was born in 356 BC at a city called Pella. Pella used to be the capital of Macedonia. His parents were King Philip II of Macedonia, and princess Olympias of Epirus.

Battle of Thermopylae

Mar 2, 2022

Alexander and his father along with their army went to battle at Thermopylae. They went with near villages and eventally departed. As a group they won the battle.

King of Macedonia

Mar 2, 2022

When King Philip was killed, Alexander took over the throne of being a king of the Macedonians. The people loved him and he did his job well making good judgement and allowing people to have freedom.