The True Story of Alexander the Great

By 164stephensj
  • 356 BCE

    When he was born?

    When he was born?
    Alexander the great was born 356 BC.
  • 336 BCE

    Alexanders Dad

    Alexanders dad was stabbed to death by his own body guard
  • 336 BCE

    Alexander

    Alexander became the King of Macedonia in 336 BC,
  • 336 BCE

    Alexander

    Julius Caesar, Mark Antony and Octavian, all made pilgrimages to Alexander the Great's tomb in Alexandria
  • 336 BCE

    Alexander

    Alexander was not that much admired in his lifetime, and was seen by many as a drunken tyrant
  • 334 BCE

    Alexander

    Alexander
    In 15 years of conquest Alexander never lost a battle.
  • 332 BCE

    Alexander

    Alexander washed his hair in saffron to keep it shiny and orange.
  • 331 BCE

    Alexander

    He named more than 70 cities after himself—and one after his horse.
  • 331 BCE

    Alexander

    Alexander
    Alexander even smelled great.
  • 330 BCE

    Alexander

    He was taught by Aristotle but had famous run-ins with other philosophers.
  • 330 BCE

    Alexander

    After defeating the Persians, Alexander started dressing like them.
  • 327 BCE

    Alexander

    Alexander
    When Alexander met his future wife Roxanne, it was love at first sight.
  • 323 BCE

    Alexander

    Alexander
    The cause of Alexander’s death remains one of the greatest mysteries of the ancient world.
  • 323 BCE

    Alexander

    Alexander died June 323 BC
  • 330

    Alexander

    When Alexander was about 14 years old, his father King Phillips II decided to tutor him under the guidance of the biggest names in contemporary philosophical teaching.