Alexander the Great

By Erika H
  • Birth of Alexander
    356 BCE

    Birth of Alexander

    Born in Pelia, Macedonia
  • Alexander is Tutored
    343 BCE

    Alexander is Tutored

    Philip hires Aristotle to tutor Alexander
  • At age 16
    340 BCE

    At age 16

    Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle and goings his fathers army
  • Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans in battle at Chaeronea
    338 BCE

    Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans in battle at Chaeronea

    Alexander got his first taste of battle and he and his father defeat the Greeks.
  • At age 20
    336 BCE

    At age 20

    Alexander became king of Macedonia after his father was assinated.
  • Thracians and Illyrians rise up to rebellion
    335 BCE

    Thracians and Illyrians rise up to rebellion

    Alexander quickly besieges the city and razes it to the ground. Alexander shows he just as powerful as his father.
  • Conquering the Empire
    334 BCE

    Conquering the Empire

    Alexander borrows money to supply his troop for one moth and departs to Asia
  • Against the Persians at Granicus River
    334 BCE

    Against the Persians at Granicus River

    Alexander lead the Macedonian army against the Persians. Persians retreat and Alexander's army moves across the southern coast of Asia.
  • Alexander Spends the Winter in Gordium
    333 BCE

    Alexander Spends the Winter in Gordium

    Alexander solves the puzzle of the Gordian knot. Stories foretold that whoever solves the puzzle would rule all Asia.
  • City of Alexandria
    331 BCE

    City of Alexandria

    Alexander creates the city of Alexandria, which is meant to be a hub of greek commerce and culture.
  • Conquering Babylon
    331 BCE

    Conquering Babylon

    Alexander moves from one major Persian city to the next, conquering Babylon, and taking treasure to distribute among his men.
  • Alexander Kills Cleitus
    328 BCE

    Alexander Kills Cleitus

    Alexander becomes drunk at a banquet and accidentally stabs Cleitus with a spear, and is filed with remorse at Cleitus' death.
  • After Conquering Eastern Iran and Capturing Prince Oxyartes
    327 BCE

    After Conquering Eastern Iran and Capturing Prince Oxyartes

    Alexander marries Roxane, the prince's daughter. It serves as an insult to Barsine, Alexande's Persian mistress.
  • Adding More Territory to Alexanders Empire
    326 BCE

    Adding More Territory to Alexanders Empire

    After crossing the Hindu Kush into northern India, they defeat King Porus. After several months in India, Alexander's army refuses to go further and is forced to return to Babylon.
  • Death of Alexander
    323 BCE

    Death of Alexander

    Alexander dies in Babylonia of a fever. He dies at the age of 32