Alexander the Great

Birth of Alexander

356 BCE

Alexander the Great was the son of Philip, king
of Macedonia.

Aristoteles tutor of Alexander

343 BCE

Philip hires the Greek philosopher Aristotle to tutor Alexander

Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle

340 BCE

At age 16, Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle
and joins his father's army.

Alexander leads the attack against the Thebans, while his father leads the attack against the Athenians

338 BCE

Alexander leads the attack against the Thebans, while his father leads the attack against the Athenians

Philip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack Persia

336 BCE

One of his bodyguards assassinates him in the theater of Agae. Alexander becomes king of Macedonia at
the age of 20.

Thracians and Illyrians rise up in rebellion

335 BCE

The inhabitants are executed or sold into slavery, showing the other city-states that Alexander is just as powerful as his father.

The troops of Alexander

334 BCE

Alexander borrows money to supply his troops for one month and
departs for Asia

Macedonia Army

334 BCE

After savage fighting, the Persians retreat, and Alexander's army moves across the southern coast of Asia toward Gordium.

Alexander spends his winter in Gordium

333 BCE

Stories foretold that whoever solved the puzzle would rule all Asia, and Alexander's success is seen as a good omen for his Asian campaign.

Alexandria

331 BCE

This is just one of many cities he names after himself during his conquests.

Alexander dies

323 BCE

. Before he can set out on his new campaign, Alexander falls ill with a sudden fever and dies at the age of 32

Banquet of Alexander

328

Alexander accidentally stabs Cleitus with a spear, and is filled with remorse at Cleitus' death.