Brief chronology of Alexander the Great
356 BC: Alexander the Great is born in Pella, the capital of the Kingdom of Macedon, to King Philip II and Queen Olympia.
343 BC: Aristotle becomes Alexander's tutor, shaping his education and fostering his love for learning.
336 BC: Alexander ascends to the throne of Macedon after the assassination of his father, Philip II.
334 BC: Alexander begins his military campaigns by crossing the Hellespont into Asia Minor, marking the start of his conquest of the Persian Empire.
332 BC: He conquers Egypt, where he is hailed as a liberator and declared Pharaoh.
331 BC: Alexander defeats the Persian king Darius III at the Battle of Gaugamela, securing his control over the Persian Empire.
329-327 BC: He campaigns in Central Asia and India, facing formidable opponents like the Indian king Porus.
323 BC: Alexander dies in Babylon at the age of 32, possibly from illness or poisoning. His empire is divided among his generals, marking the end of the Hellenistic period.
Though brief, Alexander's life was filled with remarkable achievements and military conquests that left an indelible mark on history.
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26 сен 2024
