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Alexander The Great

  • 356 BCE

    Born

    Alexander The Great was born in July.
  • 336 BCE

    King

    Alexander is deemed King of all, soon after the death of his father, King Phillip II.
  • 334 BCE

    Conquering Persia Part 1

    Alexander and his men had crossed the Hellespont, and into Anatolia. This began the first battle for Persia.
  • 334 BCE

    Conquering Persia Part 2

    Although King Darius III did not see Alexander as much of a threat, he was soon surprised to see his men overthrown by Alexander. This gave Alexander the win over Granicus.
  • 333 BCE

    Conquering Persia *The Second Fight*

    Alexander was back for more. Darius and Alexander's men fight at Issus. Alexander's army reigns victorious, despite the size of Darius' army. This also lead to the capture of Darius' wife and children.
  • 333 BCE

    A Plead and Blackmail

    After Darius III learns of Alexander's capture over his loved ones, he begs a treaty, and offers half his land. But Alexander refuses. He wishes for all of the land. He challenged Darius to fight on.
  • 331 BCE

    A Victory, A Downfall

    Persia falls to the foot of Alexander. King Darius knew of his defeat, and had tried to flee. Darius died soon after. Alexander reigned as King of Persia, after winning the great battle.
  • 323 BCE

    The Deadly Ghost

    Alexander The Great, died at age 32. He had became ill and died in Babylon (Iraq). No one knows if it was of sickness or poison.