Alexander the Great

Alexander's Death

323

Alexander died in June 323 BC. He died because of an illness called Malaria.

Battle of Gaugamela

331

The Battle of Gaugamela took place on October 331 BC. The battle was Alexander the Great vs. Darius III of Persia. The battle was also called the Battle of Arbela. Alexander won the battle and then he took over the Persian Empire.

Alexandria

331

Alexander started planning Alexandria 9 years before he died. Alexandria was found in 331 BC. Alexandria was built in Egypt and was located on the western edge of the Nile Delta. Alexandria carried the Greek culture and is the second largest city in Egypt.

Issus Battle

333

The Issus Battle took place on November 333 BC. The battle was Alexander the Great vs. Darius III of Achaemenid Persia. Again Alexander the Great won and Alexander ruled the Archaemenid Perisa Epire.

King Philip's Death

336

King Philip was the father of Alexander the Great and the son of Amyntas II. King Philip was killed on October 336 BC. King Philip died when he was stabbed by a dagger by one of his friends on his way to his daughters wedding.

Alexander the Great Birth

356

Alexander the Great was born July 356 BC. Alexander was born on the 6th day of the Greek calendar Hekatombaion.