Alexander the Great

By Hernan.55
  • 356 BCE

    Birth of Alexander

    Born in Pella, Macedonia to King Philip II
  • 343 BCE

    Aristotle tutors Alexander

    in about 3 years, Aristotle teaches Alexander about philosophy, Geography, poetry and science.
  • 340 BCE

    No more studying

    Alexander finishes his studies with Aristotle at the age of 16.
  • 338 BCE

    Battle at Chaeronea

    The Macedonians fought against the Athenians and the Thebans. They conquered all of Greece because of this.
  • 338 BCE

    Alexander's first battle

    While in the battle at Cheronea, Alexander fought his first war against the Thebans.
  • 336 BCE

    Death of King Philip

    King Philip and his people were celebrating the departure to attack Persia and his daughter's marriage. Then he was assassinated by one of his guards.
  • 335 BCE

    The Rebellion

    The Thracians and the Illyrians atarted a rebellion. That rebellion influenced Thebes as well.
  • 335 BCE

    Alexander is just as powerful as King Philip

    The rebellion that was rising in power was quickly destroyed. People where killed or sold for slavery. Alexander proved that he was just as powerful as his father.
  • 334 BCE

    Macedonia is bankrupt

    Even though Macedonia was bankrupt, Alexander borrowed money to fund his army and left to conquer Asia.
  • 334 BCE

    Conquering of Persia

    Alexander lead an attack on Persia at the Grancus River. The Persians flea and The Macedonian's move south.
  • 333 BCE

    The Gordian Knot

    While in Gordiam, Alexander solves the Gordian Knot. Legends said that who ever solved it would rule Asia.
  • 331 BCE

    Alexandria

    After Alexander the Great conquered Syria he easily conquered Egypt. After this he created another Alexandria.
  • 331 BCE

    Adopting Persian customs

    After conquering Babylon, Alexander distributed treasure to his men. Alexander also adopted Persian customs to hold his empire together.
  • 328 BCE

    Battle of Granicus

    Alexander's close companion Cleitus saved him in the battle of Granicus and they fell in an argument right after. Alexander stabbed Cleitus and he soon died. That is when Alexander began to fear his officers.
  • 327 BCE

    Alexander gets Married

    After conquering Eastern Iran, Alexander Married the king's daughter. This meant a political alliance with them both.
  • 327 BCE

    Alexander gets Married

    After conquering Eastern Iran, Alexander Married the king's daughter. This meant a political alliance with them both.
  • 326 BCE

    Conquering more of Asia

    After getting across the Hindu Kush, Alexander defeated King Porus. This happend because he found out about his war elephants.
  • 323 BCE

    Death of Alexander the Great

    After conquering most of India, Alexander wanted to get to China but his army refused. As they were heading back home, Alexander died from a fever.