Alexander the Great

Alexander's birth

356 BCE

Born in Pella, Macedonia to King Phillip II

Alexander's companion

344 BCE

Alexander tamed the wild
horse Bucephalus. This
horse would become his
battle companion for
most of his life.

Alexander's Teacher

343 BCE

Alexander’s father called
on Aristotle to tutor his
son alexander.

Alexander's first battle

338 BCE

At 16 years old
Alexander was left to rule
Macedonia for some time
and proved himself by
ending the Band of
Thebes.

Alexander's heir

336 BCE

Alexanders father Phillip
was assassinated and
left alexander to rule
Macedonia at just 20
years old.

The Battle of Issus

333 BCE

Alexander would win the
Battle of Issus caused
Darius to leave his family
leading to Sisygambis
(his mother) to disown
him and adopt Alexander.

Siege of Tyre

332 BCE

After the last encounter
with Tyrians, Alexander
amassed a large fleet
and breached the city,
executed thousands,
many sold into slavery.

Battle of Gaugamela

331 BCE

After conquering Egypt
Alexander faced Darius
and his massive troops at
Gaugamela later ending
in Darius being killed and
buried by Alexander and
proclaimed himself as
king of Persia.

Battle of Hydaspes

326 BCE

After trying to conquer all of India King Porus was defeated, Alexander was forced to return to Persia severely wounded.

Alexander's legacy

323 BCE

Alexander was head of an enormous empire and had recovered from the devastating loss of Hephaestion

Alexander's end

323 BCE

After surviving battle after fierce battle, Alexander the Great died in June 323 B.C at age 32.