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Born in Macedonia to King Philip ll.
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Philip hires the Greek philosopher Aristotle to tutor Alexander
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At the age 16, Alexander finished studying under Aristotle and joins father's army.
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The Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans in the battle at Chaeronea
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Philip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack Persia, as well as the marriage of his daughter Cleopatra
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The Thracians and Illyrians rise up in rebellion
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Alexander leads the Macedonia army against the Persia at the Grancius river.
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Though his advisers object and
Macedonia is virtually bankrupt, Alexander borrows money to supply his troops for one month and departs Asia in the spring -
According to legend, he solves the puzzle of the Gordian knot, which held together the yoke and pole of a wagon once belonging to King Midas.
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He crates the city of Alexandria, which meant to be a hub of Greek commerce and culture. This is just one of many cities he name after himself during conquest.
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Taking treasure to distribute among his men. He incorporates Persian officials into administration and adopts Persia customs in order to hold his empire together
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He and this close companion Cleitus, who saved his life at the battle of Grancius, fall into an argument.
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After conquering eastern Iran and capturing Prince Oxyartes, Alexander marries Roxane, the prince's daughter.
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Hoping to add even more territory to his empire, Alexander and his troops cross the Hindu Kush into northern India
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Alexander falls with a sudden fever and dies at the age of 32. According to legend, he leaves his empire to "the strongest" of his commanders, but after his death, his empire falls into disorder. His three commanders divide up the empire and compete for control
