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Born in Pela, Macedonia
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Alexander's father, King Philip ||, got Aristotle to educate Alexander
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At age 16, Alexander finishes his studies with Aristotle and joins his father's army
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Alexander leads the Battle of Chaeonea against the Thebans, while his father goes after Athenians.
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After celebrating his daughter's marriage, Philip is assassinated and Alexander becomes king of Macedonia
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Tharcians and Illryians rise to rebel and inspires Alexander to quickly end it, and bring in many slaves.
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Alexander leads his Macedonian army to the Granicus River against the Persians. After, they move south across the Asian coast.
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Alexander spends his winter in present-day Turkey, Grodium, and he solves Asian puzzles that were believed to only be solved by gods.
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After conquering Syria and Egypt, Alexander creates the city of Alexandria, the hub of Greek commerce.
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After Darius orders all his men to flee, Alexander takes over Babylon and takes treasure to share with his men.
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On a drunken banquet night, Alexander and his friend Cleitus fall into an argument. Alexander stabs him with a spear and this gives him a more violent look.
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After conquering Iran and capturing Prince Oxyarates, Alexander marries his daughter, Roxane. Alexander meant his marriage as a peace offering, however it was taken as an insult.
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Alexander and his men cross Hindu Kush, and defeat King Porus and his war elephants..
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Spending several months in India, Alexander's army refuses to travel any further and forces him back to Babylon.
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Before the great leader can conquer any more land, he falls ill of a fever and dies at the age of 32 in Babylon.
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