Alexander the Great

Birth of Alexander

356 BCE

Born in Macedonia. Son of King Philip ii and Olympias.

Aristotle like tutor of Alexander

343 BCE

Aristotle teaches Alexander to appreciate philosophy, geography, Greek poetry and scientific investigation.

Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle

340 BCE

At age 16 Alexander finishes his studies and joins his father's army

Athenians and Thebans

338 BCE

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

Alexander King of Macedonia

336 BCE

Philip celebrate his upcoming departure to attack Persia when one of is bodyguard assassinate him in the theater of Agae. Alexander becomes king of Macedonia at the age of 20.

Rebellion of Thracian & Illyrians

335 BCE

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

Alexander leads the Macedonian army

334 BCE

Alexander leads the Macedonian army against the Persians at the Granicus river.Alexander's army moves across the southern coast of Asia toward Gordium. As they travel, they liberate a number of cities from Persian rule.

The troops of Alexander

334 BCE

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

Alexander spend his winter at Gordium

333 BCE

According to legend, he solves the puzzle of the Gordian knot, which held together the yoke and pole of a wagon once belonging to King Midas.

Darius king of the Persians

331 BCE

Alexander creates the city of Alexandria, which is meant to be a hub of Greek commerce and culture.Alexander and Darius, king of the Persians,meet at Gaugamela in a decisive battle. Alexander's military skills overwhelm Darius, who orders his men to
flee, and the Macedonians are victorious.

Babylon

331 BCE

Alexander moves from one major Persian city to the next,
conquering Babylon and taking treasure to distribute among his men.

Banquet

328 BCE

Suffering from the tensions of warfare and command, Alexander becomes drunk at a banquet in the fall. Alexander accidentally stabs Cleitus with a spear, and is filled with remorse at Cleitus' death.

Alexander marries Roxane

327 BCE

After conquering eastern Iran and capturing Prince Oxyartes, Alexander marries Roxane, the prince's daughter.

Alexander cross the Hindu Kush

326 BCE

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

Alexander dies

323

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