Alexander on a horse

Alexander the Great

By ilsfrankentrost
  • ALEXANDER'S DEATH
    323

    ALEXANDER'S DEATH

    In 323 B.C., Alexander died from a very bad type of fever that causes and internal infection. (he died shortly after his 33rd birthday.)
  • Period: 323 to 356

    Alexander's life

  • NOTE
    330

    NOTE

    Alexander ruled from 336 B.C. until 323. (No major events.)
  • ALEXANDER'S UPBRINGING
    336

    ALEXANDER'S UPBRINGING

    After Alexander's father, the king, was murdered, Alexander, his dad's firstborn, became king of Macedonia. From that point on, he was called: ALEXANDER THE GREAT.
  • ALEXANDER'S RULE
    336

    ALEXANDER'S RULE

    After he became king, he ruled from 336 B.C. until 323 B.C.
  • ENDED EDUCATION
    340

    ENDED EDUCATION

    Alexander ended his education at about age 16.
  • STARTED EDUCATION
    351

    STARTED EDUCATION

    Alexander started his education at about age 5.
  • NOTE
    356

    NOTE

    NOTE THIS TIMELINE IS IN REVERSE; THERE IS NO B.C. OPTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:
  • BIRTH
    356

    BIRTH

    BORN ON Sept. 20th 356 B.C. in the Pella region of Macedonia.
  • BECAME A SOLDIER

    BECAME A SOLDIER

    Alexander was done with school, so he thought about it and became a soldier.