Timeline of Alexander the Great

July 356 B.C.E. Born at Pella, Macedonia, to King Philip II and Olympias

338 B.C.E. Phillip II Gains control over Greece

336 B.C.E. Alexander becomes ruler of Macedonia

334 B.C.E. Wins Battle of the Granicus River against Darius III of Persia

333 B.C.E. Wins Battle at Issus against Darius

332 B.C.E. Wins siege of Tyre; attacks Gaza, which falls

331 B.C.E. Founded the city of Alexandria, Egypt. Wins Battle of Gaugamela against Darius

330 B.C.E. Sacks and burns Persepolis (Capital city of the Persian Empire) Darius III is assassinated by advisors

329 B.C.E. Crosses Hindu Kush

327 B.C.E. Marries Roxane; begins march to India

324 B.C.E. Marries Darius Daughter Stateira Troops mutiny at Opis (Meaning they refused to fight)

June 11, 323 B.C.E. Dies at Babylon in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II