Alexander the Great

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  • Alexander was born
    356 BCE

    Alexander was born

  • Alexander became king when King Philip II dies
    336 BCE

    Alexander became king when King Philip II dies

  • Alexander led soldiers across Hellespont into Anatolia
    333 BCE

    Alexander led soldiers across Hellespont into Anatolia

    He won the battle of the Granicus
  • He launched a surprise attack against Persians near Issus
    333 BCE

    He launched a surprise attack against Persians near Issus

    Alexander captured Darius's wife and children
  • Period: 333 BCE to 331 BCE

    He rejected Darius' peace settlement of all lands west of Euphrates

  • Alexander became King of Persia
    331 BCE

    Alexander became King of Persia

    Darius died
  • Alexander launched a phalanx attack
    331 BCE

    Alexander launched a phalanx attack

    It was then followed by a cavalry charge at Gaugamela
  • He led an army into Indus Valley
    331 BCE

    He led an army into Indus Valley

    Alexander conquered Egypt and founded the city of Alexandria
  • Alexander the Great dies in Babylon, Iraq
    323 BCE

    Alexander the Great dies in Babylon, Iraq

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