Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.)

  • Alexander is born
    356 BCE

    Alexander is born

    Alexander was born at Pella in Macedonia, the son of King Phillip and Olympias.
  • Alexander is tutored by Aristotle
    343 BCE

    Alexander is tutored by Aristotle

    King Philip hires the philosopher Aristotle to tutor his son Alexander. Over the next three years, Aristotle teaches Alexnader to appreciate philosophy, geography, Greek poetry, and scientific investigation.
  • Alexander joins the Military
    340 BCE

    Alexander joins the Military

    At age 16, Alexander finishes studying with Aristotle and joins his father's army.Alexander aims to help the conquest of Greece.
  • The Battle at Chareonea
    338 BCE

    The Battle at Chareonea

    The Macedonians meet the Thebans and Athenians in battle at Chareonea. Alexander leads the fight against the Thebans, while his father fight the Athenians. Together, Alexander and King Philip take over all Greek city-states except Sparta.
  • Alexander becomes King
    336 BCE

    Alexander becomes King

    At a celebration of King Philip's departure to attack Persia, as well the marriage of his daughter Cleopatra, King Philip was stabbed and killed by one of his guards. Alexander becomes king of Macedonia at the age of 20.
  • Alexander controls the people
    335 BCE

    Alexander controls the people

    The Thracians, Illyrianns, and Thebans rebel against the Macedonians. Alexander besieges and razes the city of Thebes to the ground showing that he is a powerful ruler.
  • Alexander begins invasion of Persia
    334 BCE

    Alexander begins invasion of Persia

    Alexander leads the Macedonian army against the Persians at the Granicus river. After savage fighting, the Persians retreat and Alexander heads towards Gordium.
  • Alexander conquers Babylon
    331 BCE

    Alexander conquers Babylon

    After conquering Syria, Alexander sweeps south and easily conquers Egypt after the besieging of Gaza. Alexander creates the city of Alexandria, which is meant to be a hub of Greek commerce and culture. Alexander and King Darius meet at Guagamela. Alexander defeats the Persians and take over Babylon.
  • Alexander kills Cleitus
    328 BCE

    Alexander kills Cleitus

    Due to tensions of warfare and command Alexander gets drunk at a banquet and gets in argument with his close companion Cleitus. Alexander accidentally stabs and kills Cleitus with a spear and is filled with remorse after Cleitus' death.
  • Alexander gets married
    327 BCE

    Alexander gets married

    After the death of Cleitus, Alexander's officers begin to fear him. After conquering eastern Iran and capturing Prince Oxyartes, Alexander marries Roxane, the princess' daughter. This meant to be a political alliance, and it serves as an insult to Barsine, Alexander's Persian mistress.
  • Alexander crosses the Hindu Kush
    326 BCE

    Alexander crosses the Hindu Kush

    Hoping to add more territory to his empire, Alexander and his troops cross the Hindu Kush into northern India. They defeat King Porus, leader of a kingdom east of the Hydaspes River.
  • Death of Alexander
    323 BCE

    Death of Alexander

    Alexander dies of a fever in Babylon, Mesopotamia