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He is son of King Philip II, King of Macedonia, Born at Pella in Macedonia.
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Philips hires the Greek philosopher Aristotle to tutor Alexander. Over the next three years, Aristotle teaches Alexander to appreciate philosophy, geography, Greek poetry, and scientific investigation.
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At age 16, Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle and joins His father's army.By this point, Philip controls all the Greek city-states except Athens and Thebes. He aims to unite the Macedonians and Greeks and invade the Persian Empire.
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Alexander leads the attack against the Thebans, while his father leads the attack against the Athenians. It is Alexander's first taste of battle, and he and his father defeat the Greeks
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Philip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack Persia, as well as the marriage of his daughter Cleopatra. However, on of his body guards assassinates him in the theater of Agae. Alexander becomes king of Macedonia at the age of 20.
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This inspires the Greek city-states of Thebes to rebel, and Alexander quickly besieges the city and razes it to the ground. The inhabitants are executed or sold into slavery, showing the other city-states that Alexander is just as powerful as his father.
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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 towards Gordium. As they travel, they liberate a number of cities from Persia rule.
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After subduing rebellious Greek city-state, Alexander plains his campaign against Persia, 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 of Asia.
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Alexander spends the winter at Gordium. According to the legend, he solves the puzzle of Gordian knot, which held together the yoke and pole of a wagon once belonging to King Midas.
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Alexander creates the city of Alexandria, which is meant to be a hub commerce and culture.
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Alexander and Darius, king of Persians, meet at Gugamela in a decisive battle. Alexander defeats Darius and forces his army to retreat.
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Alexander from one major Persian city, to the next conquering Babylon, and taking treasure to distribute among his men.He adopts Persian customs.
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Alexander becomes drunk at a banquet. He and his close companion Cleitus, fall into an argument. Alexander accidentally stabs Cleitus with a spear killing him.
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Alexander marries Roxane, the prince's daughter. This is meant to be an political alliance, and it serves as an insult to Barsine, Alexander's Persian mistress.
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Hoping to conquer more territory, Alexander and his troops travel to northern India they defeat King Porus.
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After several months in India, Alexander's army refuses to go any further, and he is forced to go back to Babylon. Alexander falls ill with a sudden fever and dies at the age of 32.
