Alexander the Great

Birth of Alexander

356 BCE

Born in Pela, Macedonia

Aristotle Hired to Tutor Alexander

343 BCE

Greek philosopher is hired to tutor Alexander.

Alexander Joins Father's Army

340 BCE

Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle and joins his father's army.

Macedonians meet the Athenians

338 BCE

Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans in battle at Chaeronea.

Philip Celebrates

336 BCE

Philip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack Persia.

Thracians and Illyrians Rise Up In Rebellion

335 BCE

Thracians and Illyrians rise up in rebellion which inspires the Greek city-state of Thebes to rebel.

Departure for Asia

334 BCE

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

Alexander Creates the City of Alexandria

331 BCE

Alexander sweeps south and easily conquers Egypt after besieging Gaza.

Alexander Conquered Babylon

331 BCE

Alexander conquers Babylon and takes treasure to distribute among his men.

Alexander Becomes Drunk

328 BCE

Alexander gets drunk at the banquet in the fall.

Alexander Gets Married

327 BCE

Alexander gets married to Roxane, the prince's daughter.

Alexander Gets Sick

326 BCE

Alexander fell sick with a sudden fever and couldn't continue his campaign.

Alexander and Troops Cross Hindu Kush

326 BCE

Alexander and his troops cross the Hindu Kush into northern India. They defeat King Porus, leader of a kingdom east of Hydaspes River.

Death of Alexander

323 BCE

Alexander dies in Babylon of a fever. He dies at the age of 32.