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356 BCE
Alexanders birth
In 356 B.C.E. Alexander the Great was born in Pella, Greece. -
343 BCE
Philip hires Aristotle to teach Alexander
Philip hires the Greek philosopher to tutor Alexander -
343 BCE
Alexander joins his father's army
At the age of 16, Alexander finishes studying under aristotle and joins his father's army -
338 BCE
Alexander leads the fight against the Thebans
The Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans in battle at Chaeronea. -
336 BCE
Philip dies and Alexander becomes king
One of his bodyguards assassinates him. -
335 BCE
Alexander subdues rebellion in Greek city-states
This inspires the Greek city-state of Thebes to rebel, and Alexander quickly besieges the city and razes it to the ground. -
334 BCE
The Macedonians and Persians are on the battlefield
Alexander leads the Macedonian army against the Persians at the Granicus river. -
334 BCE
Alexander departs for Asia
Alexander plans his campaign against the Persians, hoping to fulfill his father's dream of conquering the empire. -
333 BCE
Alexander cuts the Gordian knot
Alexander cuts a big knot that people tried to untangle. -
332 BCE
Alexander conquers Egypt
Alexander sweeps south and easily conquers Egypt after besieging Gaza. -
331 BCE
Alexander Conquers Babylon
Alexander and Darius meet at Gaugamela in a decisive battle. -
328 BCE
Alexander kills his closest companions
Alexander accidentally stabs Cleitus with a spear -
327 BCE
Alexander marries Roxane
Alexander marries Roxane, the prince's daughter. This is meant to be a political alliance. -
326 BCE
Alexander Defeats King Porus
They defeat King Porus, leader of a kingdom east of the Hydaspes River. -
323 BCE
Alexander dies
Alexander falls ill with a sudden fever. According to legend, he leaves his empire to "the strongest" of his commanders.
