Alexander the Great

Alexander's Birth

356 BCE

He is son of King Philip II, King of Macedonia, Born at Pella in Macedonia.

Alexander's Education

343 BCE

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.

Alexander joins his father's army.

340 BCE

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.

Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans in battle at Chaeronea

338 BCE

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

Alexander becomes king

336 BCE

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.

The Thracians an Illyrians rise up in rebelion.

335 BCE

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.

Macedonia VS Persia

334 BCE

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.

Alexander plans to attack Persia

334 BCE

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.

Alexander at Gordium

333 BCE

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.

Alexandria

331 BCE

Alexander creates the city of Alexandria, which is meant to be a hub commerce and culture.

Alexander and Darius

331 BCE

Alexander and Darius, king of Persians, meet at Gugamela in a decisive battle. Alexander defeats Darius and forces his army to retreat.

Alexander conquers Babylon

331 BCE

Alexander from one major Persian city, to the next conquering Babylon, and taking treasure to distribute among his men.He adopts Persian customs.

Alexander stabs Cleitus

328 BCE

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.

Alexander marries Roxane

327 BCE

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.

Alexander's last trip

326 BCE

Hoping to conquer more territory, Alexander and his troops travel to northern India they defeat King Porus.

Alexander's Death

323 BCE

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.