alexander the terrible

By Elias Leuck
  • 1 BCE

    He was born July 356 BC in Pella

    He was born July 356 BC in Pella
    Alexander was born
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    His dad died in 336 BC

    His dad died in 336 BC
    Alexander the greats dad died in in 336 BC
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    When Alexander's dad died he became king

    When Alexander's dad died he became king
    Alexander's dad died, (336 B.C.E), so he became the king of Macedonia
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    Alexander crosses the Hellepont into anatolia

    Alexander crosses the Hellepont into anatolia
    In may 334 B.C.E Alexander crosses the hellepont into Anatoli. His goal was to defeat Darius but because Darius thought he wasn't a big enemy he lost guard and Alexander quickly won the fight
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    Alexander fight Darius near Issus

    Alexander fight Darius near Issus
    November 333 BCE Alexander fights Darius near Issus, although Darius had a larger army Alexander used his phalanx formation to win the battle.
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    Battle of Guagamela

    On October 1, 331 BCE the Persians and the Macedonians, Darius saw he couldn't win and fled, while fleeing Darius died