Alexander the Great

Birth of Alexander

356 BCE

Born in Macedonia to King Philip II

Tutor of Alexander

343 BCE

Philip hires the Greek philosopher Aristotle to tutor Alexander

Alexander Became a Warrior

340 BCE

Alexander finished studying under Aristotle and joins father's army.

Battle of Chaeronea.

338 BCE

The Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans in battle in Chaeronea.

The Celebrations

336 BCE

Philip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack, as well as the the marriage of his daughter Cleopatra.

Rebellion

335 BCE

The Thracians and Illyans rise up a rebellion. This inspire the Greek city-states of Thebes to rebel, and Alexander quickly besieges the city and razes it to the ground.

Money

334 BCE

Alexander borrows money to supply his troops for one month and departs for Asia in the spring.

Alexander and Macedonia Army.

334 BCE

Alexander leads the Macedonian army against the Persians at the Granicus river.

Gordium.

333 BCE

Alexander spends the winter at Gordium, in present -day Turkey.

Alexandria

331 BCE

Alexander creates the city of Alexandria, which is meant to be a hub of Greek commerce and culture,

Conquest of Babylon

331 BCE

Alexander moves from one major Persian city to the next, conquering Babylon.

Tensions of Warfare

328 BCE

Alexander becomes drunk at a banquet in the fall,

Fear of Alexander

327 BCE

The incident marks a turning point for Alexander, whose officers Begin to fear him.

More Territory

326 BCE

Hoping to add even more territory to his empire, Alexander and his troops cross the Hindu Kush into northern India.

Alexander Die

323 BCE

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