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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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At the age 16, Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle and joins his father's army.
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The Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans in the battle at Chaeronea.
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Philip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack Persia, as well as the marriage of his daughter Cleopatra.
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The Thracians and Illyrians rise up in rebellion.
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Alexander leads the Macedonian army against the Persians at the Granicus river.
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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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According to legend, he solves the puzzle of the Gordian knot, which held together the yoke and pole of a wagon once belonging to King Midas.
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He creates the city of Alexandrian , 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, and taking treasure to distribute among his men.
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Alexander becomes drunk at a banquet in the fall. He and his close companion Cleitus with a spear, and is filled with remorse at Cleitus' death
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After conquering eastern Iran and capturing Prince Oxyartes, Alexander marries Roxane, the prince's daughter.
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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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Alexander falls ill with a sudden fever and dies at the age of 32.
