Alexander the Great
356 BCE – 323 BCE (33 years)
Created one of the largest empires in ancient history, from Greece to northwestern India, spreading Hellenistic culture across three continents.
Biography
Alexander III of Macedon, known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He spent most of his ruling years conducting a lengthy military campaign throughout western Asia, central Asia, and northern India.
Key Events
336 BCE
Became King of Macedon at age 20
334 BCE
Invaded the Persian Empire
331 BCE
Founded Alexandria, Egypt
326 BCE
Battle of the Hydaspes — reached India
323 BCE
Died in Babylon at age 32