Alexander The Great

Alexander birth

356 BCE

He was born at Pella in Macedonia, the son of King Philip II and olympias

Alexander Education

343 BCE

Philip hires the Greek philosopher Aristotle to tutor Alexander

Alexander joins his father's army.

340 BCE

At age 16, Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle and joins his father's army.

Alexander leads the attack against the Thebans

338 BCE

Alexander leads the attack against the Thebans, while his father defeat the Greeks, placing all Greek city-states except Sparta uner Macedonian control.

Philip is assassinated and Alexander becomes king

336 BCE

After Philip was assassinated by one of his bodyguards, Alexander becomes king of Macedonia at the age of 20

Alexander subdues rebellion in Greek city-states

335 BCE

Thracians and illyrians rise up in rebellion,this inspires the Greek city-states of Thebels to rebel, Alexander plans his campaign against the Persians.

Alexander departs for Asia

334 BCE

After subduing rebellious Greek city-states, Alexander plans his campaign against the Persians, hoping to fulfill his father's dream of conquering the empire. Though his advisers object and Macedonia is virtually bankrupt, Alexander borrows money to supply his troops for one month and departs for Asia in the spring of 334 BCE.

The Macedonians and Persians meet on the battlefield

334 BCE

After crossing the Hellespont, Alexander leads the Macedonian army against the Persians at the Granicus river. After savage fighting, the Persians retreat, and Alexander's army moves across the southern coast of Asia toward Gordium. As they travel, they liberate a number of cities from Persian rule.

Alexander wintering at Gordium

333 BCE

Alexander attempted to untie the knot. when he could find no end to the knot, to unbind it, he sliced it in half with a stroke of his sword.

Alexander creates the city of Alexandria

331 BCE

He creates the city of Alexandria, which is meant to be a hub of Greek commerce and culture

Alexander conquered Babylon

331 BCE

Alexander moves from one major Persian city to the next, conquering Babylon on october 18

Alexander becomes drunk

328 BCE

Alexander becomes drunk at a banquet in the fall. He and his close companion Cleitus, who saved his life at the battle of Granicus, fall into an argument

Alexander marries the prince's daughter

327 BCE

Alexander marries Roxane, the prince's daughter after conquering eastern Iran and capturing Prince Oxyartes

Alexander and his troops cross the Hindu Kush into northern India

323 BCE

In May 326 B.C, hoping to add even more territory to his empire, Alexander and his troops cross the HIndu Kussh into nothern India.

Alexander the Great Death

323 BCE

Before he can set out on his new campaign, Alexander falls ill with a sudden fever and dies at the age of 332 in June 323 B.C