Alexander the Great By 19wherler101600 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. 338 BCE King Phillip and Cleopatra are married. 336 BCE King Phillip is killed unexpectedly. 336 BCE Alexander becomes king after his fathers death 334 BCE Alexander moves his people to Gordium. 334 BCE 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 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.
