Alexander the Great

By alezam22
  • the birth of Alexander
    356 BCE

    the birth of Alexander

    Alexander was born at Pella in Macedonia
  • Philip Hires the Greek Philosopher Aristotele to tutor Alexander.
    343 BCE

    Philip Hires the Greek Philosopher Aristotele to tutor Alexander.

    Over the next three years Aristotle teaches Alexander to appreciate philosophy, Geography Greek poetry and scientific investigation.
  • Alexander finished studying under Aristotele.
    340 BCE

    Alexander finished studying under Aristotele.

    Philip controls all the Greek city-states except Athens and Thebes. He rami's to unite the Macedonians ad Greeks and invade the Persian empire.
  • The macedonia's meet the Athenians.
    338 BCE

    The macedonia's meet the Athenians.

    Alexander leads the attack against the Thebans , while his father leads the attack against the Athenians. It is Alexander's first taste of battle.
  • Philip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack Persia.
    336 BCE

    Philip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack Persia.

    One of his body guards assassinates him in the theater of age. Alexander becomes king of Macedonia at the age of 20.
  • The thracians and illyrians rise up in rebellion.
    335 BCE

    The thracians and illyrians rise up in rebellion.

    This inspires the Greek city-states of Thebes to rebel and Alexander quickly besieges the city and razes it the ground.
  • Alexander borrows money to supply his troops for one month.
    334 BCE

    Alexander borrows money to supply his troops for one month.

    After savage fighting the Persians retreat and Alexander army moves across the southern coast of Asia toward Gordius
  • Alexander leads the Macedonian army againts the Persias at the Granicus River
    334 BCE

    Alexander leads the Macedonian army againts the Persias at the Granicus River

    Alexander plans his campaign against the Persians , hopping to fulfill his father's dream of conquering the empire.
  • Alexander spends the winter at gordium.
    333 BCE

    Alexander spends the winter at gordium.

    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.
  • Alexander moves from one major Persia city.
    331 BCE

    Alexander moves from one major Persia city.

    Alexander moves from one major Persia city and taking treasure to distribute among his men. He incorporates Persian officials into his administration and adopts Persians customs in order to hold his empire together.
  • Alexander creates the city of Alexandria.
    331 BCE

    Alexander creates the city of Alexandria.

    This is just one of the many cities he names after himself during his conquests . Alexander and Darius king of the Persians .
  • Alexander becomes drunk at a banquet in the fall.
    328 BCE

    Alexander becomes drunk at a banquet in the fall.

    he and his close companion Cletus who saved his life at the battle of Granicus fall into an argument.
  • Alexander marries Roxane the prince's daugther.
    327 BCE

    Alexander marries Roxane the prince's daugther.

    after conquering eastern Iran and capturing prince Oxyartes alexander marries Roxane the prince's daughter.
  • hoping to add even more territory to his empire
    326 BCE

    hoping to add even more territory to his empire

    Alexander and his troops cross the Hindu Kush into northern India
  • the death of Alexander
    323 BCE

    the death of Alexander

    Alexander falls with a sudden fever at the age 32