Alexander The Great

Alexanders birth

356 BCE

In 356 B.C.E. Alexander the Great was born in Pella, Greece.

Philip hires Aristotle to teach Alexander

343 BCE

Philip hires the Greek philosopher to tutor Alexander

Alexander joins his father's army

343 BCE

At the age of 16, Alexander finishes studying under aristotle and joins his father's army

Alexander leads the fight against the Thebans

338 BCE

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

Philip dies and Alexander becomes king

336 BCE

One of his bodyguards assassinates him.

Alexander subdues rebellion in Greek city-states

335 BCE

This inspires the Greek city-state of Thebes to rebel, and Alexander quickly besieges the city and razes it to the ground.

The Macedonians and Persians are on the battlefield

334 BCE

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

Alexander departs for Asia

334 BCE

Alexander plans his campaign against the Persians, hoping to fulfill his father's dream of conquering the empire.

Alexander cuts the Gordian knot

333 BCE

Alexander cuts a big knot that people tried to untangle.

Alexander conquers Egypt

332 BCE

Alexander sweeps south and easily conquers Egypt after besieging Gaza.

Alexander Conquers Babylon

331 BCE

Alexander and Darius meet at Gaugamela in a decisive battle.

Alexander kills his closest companions

328 BCE

Alexander accidentally stabs Cleitus with a spear

Alexander marries Roxane

327 BCE

Alexander marries Roxane, the prince's daughter. This is meant to be a political alliance.

Alexander Defeats King Porus

326 BCE

They defeat King Porus, leader of a kingdom east of the Hydaspes River.

Alexander dies

323 BCE

Alexander falls ill with a sudden fever. According to legend, he leaves his empire to "the strongest" of his commanders.