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Born in Macedonia to King Philip II
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Philip hires the Greek philosopher Aristotle to tutor Alexander
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Alexander finished studying under Aristotle and joins father's army.
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The Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans in battle in Chaeronea.
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Philip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack, as well as the the marriage of his daughter Cleopatra.
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The Thracians and Illyans rise up a rebellion. This inspire the Greek city-states of Thebes to rebel, and Alexander quickly besieges the city and razes it to the ground.
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Alexander borrows money to supply his troops for one month and departs for Asia in the spring.
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Alexander leads the Macedonian army against the Persians at the Granicus river.
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Alexander spends the winter at Gordium, in present -day Turkey.
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Alexander creates the city of Alexandria, which is meant to be a hub of Greek commerce and culture,
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Alexander moves from one major Persian city to the next, conquering Babylon.
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Alexander becomes drunk at a banquet in the fall,
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The incident marks a turning point for Alexander, whose officers Begin to fear him.
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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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Before he can set out on his new campaign, Alexander falls ill with a sudden fever and dies.
