Alexander The Greatest

By Ayleen_Alexandra
  • 356 BCE

    Birth of Alexander.

    Born in 356 B.C at Pella, Macedonia.
  • 343 BCE

    Philip hires philosopher Aripostle to tutor Alexander.

    King Philip hires Aripostle to tutor Alexander. Aripostle teaches him to appreciate philosophy,geography, Greek poetry and scientific investigation.
  • 340 BCE

    Alexander joins his fathers army.

    At age 16, Alexander finishes studying under Aripostle and joins his fathers army.
  • 338 BCE

    Alexander leads the attack against the Thebans.

    Alexander leads the attack against the Thebans, while his father leads the attack against the Athenians.
  • 336 BCE

    Alexander becomes the king of Macedonia.

    After his Father dies Alexander becomes king of Macedonia at age 20.
  • 336 BCE

    Death of King Phillip.

    King Phillip dies which makes Alexander become king.
  • 335 BCE

    Rise up on rebellion

    The Thracians and Illyrians rise up to rebellion.
  • 334 BCE

    Macedonia in bankrupt.

    Alexander borrows money to support his troops from Asia.
  • 333 BCE

    Alexander spends the winter in Gordium.

  • 331 BCE

    Alexander conquers Egypt.

  • 327 BCE

    Alexander and Roxane.

    Alexander marries Roxane, the prince's daughter.
  • 326 BCE

    Hindu Kush in northern India.

    Alexander takes his troops to Hindu Kush and defeats king Phorups.
  • 323 BCE

    Death of Alexander.

    Alexander dies at aged 32 in Babylon.