Alexander the Great

By Diego Luevano xD
  • 356 BCE

    Birth of Alexander

    Birth of Alexander
    Born in Macedonia to King Phillip II.
  • 343 BCE

    Philip trains Alexander

    Philip trains Alexander
    Philip hires the Greek philosopher Aristotlr to tutor Alexander.
  • 340 BCE

    Alexander Studies

    Alexander Studies
    At age 16, Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle and joins his father's army. By this point, Philip controls all the Greek city-states except Athens and Thebes.
  • 338 BCE

    Macedonians Athens and Thebans

    Macedonians Athens and Thebans
    The Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans in battle at Chaeronea. Alexander leads the attack against the Thebans, while his father leads the attack against the Athenians. Alexander's first taste of battle.
  • 336 BCE

    Attack to Persia Celeb

    Attack to Persia Celeb
    Philip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack Persia, as well as the marriage of his daughter Cleopatra. However, one of his bodyguards assassinates him in the theater of Agae. Alexander becomes king of Macedonia at the age of 20.
  • 335 BCE

    Rise up in rebelion.

    Rise up in rebelion.
    The Thracians and Illyrians rise up in rebellion. This inspires the Greek city-state of Thebes to rebel, and Alexander quickly besieges the city and razes it to the ground. The inhabitants are executed or sold into slavery.
  • 334 BCE

    Alexander Leads the Macedonian Army

    Alexander Leads the Macedonian Army
    In June 334 BC, Alexander leads the Macedonian army against the Persians at the Granicus river. After savage fighting, the Persians retreat, and Alexander's army moves across the southern coast of Asia toward Gordium. As they, they liberate a number of cities from Persian rule.
  • 331 BCE

    Alexandria city

    Alexandria city
    In 331 BCE, he creates the city of Alenxandria, which is meant to be a hub o greek commere and culture.
  • 328 BCE

    Alexander the Drunk

    Alexander the Drunk
    Alexander becomes drunk at a banquet in the fall of 328 BC
  • 326 BCE

    Troops cross the Hindu Kush

    Troops cross the Hindu Kush
    In May 326 BC, hoping to add even more territory to his empire, alexander and his troops cross the Hindu Kush into northern India. They defeat King Porus, leader of a kingdom east of the Hydaspes river.
  • 323 BCE

    Death of Alexander

    Death of Alexander
    Before he can set out on his new campaign, Alexander falls ill with a sudden fever and dies at the age of 32 in June 323 BC.