Alexander the Great

  • 356 BCE

    Alexander the Great is born.

  • 338 BCE

    Battle of Chaeronea takes place

    King Philip is at a battle and it was a victory for the Macedonians.
  • 338 BCE

    King Phillip Controls most of Greece.

    King Phillip Controls most of Greece.
  • 338 BCE

    King Phillip and Cleopatra are married.

  • 336 BCE

    King Phillip is killed unexpectedly.

    King Phillip is killed unexpectedly.
  • 336 BCE

    Alexander becomes king after his fathers death

    Alexander becomes king after his fathers death
  • 334 BCE

    Alexander moves his people to Gordium.

  • 334 BCE

    Alexander breaks the knot that seemed impossible.

    Alexander breaks the knot that seemed impossible.
  • 331 BCE

    Alexander the Great realizes he can't retain Asia with the commander being there.

    Alexander soon becomes king of Asia.
  • 330 BCE

    Alexander pursues Darius and takes him as his prisoner.

  • 330 BCE

    Darius was severely wounded and then dies. Persia is now under Alexanders FULL control.

  • 326 BCE

    Alexander continues on his campaign in India

    Alexander continues on his campaign in India
  • 324 BCE

    Close friend Hephaestion dies.

  • 324 BCE

    Alexander gets a life threatening illness.

  • 323 BCE

    Alexander the Great dies from his illness and his kingdom is taken over.