Alexander the Great

Alexander Birth

356 BCE

Born in Pella, Macedonia

Alexander Tutor

343 BCE

King Philip hires Aristotle to tutor Alexander

Alexander finishes education

340 BCE

At age 16, Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle and joins his father's army.

Battle

338 BCE

The Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans in battle at Chaeronea

King Philip Death

336 BCE

King Philip was celebrating his upcoming departure to attack Persia and he was also celebrating his daughter's marriage, however he gets assassinated in the theater by a bodyguard. Alexander becomes King at age 20.

Rebellion

335 BCE

The Thracians and the Illyrians rise in rebellion and Thebes gets inspired to rebel. Alexander quickly besieges the city and executes the inhabitants or sells them into slavery. Alexander shows he is as powerful as his father was.

Alexander's Departure

334 BCE

Macedonia was bankrupt so Alexander borrowed money to supply his troops then he departs for Asia

Alexander Battles the Persians

334 BCE

Alexander leads the Macedonian army against the Persians. After fighting the Persians retreat and Alexander's army move forward. As they go they liberate cities that are under Persian rule.

Alexandria

331 BCE

Alexander creates the city of Alexandria, which is meant to be a hub of Greek commerce and culture. This is just one of the many cities he named after himself.

Conquering Babylon

331 BCE

After conquering cities after cities in Persia, Alexander conquered Babylon and took treasures to distribute among his men.

Tragedy

328 BCE

Alexander gets drunk and he and his close companion Cleitus get into an argument. Alexander accidentally stabs Cleitus with a spear and Alexander is filled with remorse at Cleitus' death.

More Conquers and Marriage

327 BCE

After conquering eastern Iran and capturing Prince Oxyartes, Alexander marries Roxane, the prince's daughter. This meant a political alliance and it also meant an insult to Barsine, Alexander's Persian mistress.

Conquering India

326 BCE

Hoping to add more territory to his empire Alexander cross the Hindu Kush into India. They defeat King Porus.

Death of Alexander

323 BCE

After several months in India, Alexander's army refuses to go further. Alexander is forced to return to Babylon. Alexander falls ill with a sudden fever and dies at age 32. He leaves his empire to the "strongest" of his commanders, but the empire falls into disorder.