Alexander the Great

Birth of Alexander

356 BCE

Alexander is born to King Philip II

Aristotle tutors Alexander

343 BCE

Philip hires Greek philosopher Aristotle to tutor Alexander

Alexander joins father in army

340 BCE

At age of 16, Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle and joins his father in the army

Battle of Chaeronea

338 BCE

The Macedonians meet the Athenians and the bans in battle at Chaeronea

Philip celebrates

336 BCE

Philip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack Persia, as well as the marriage of his daughter Cleopatra.

Alexander is king

336 BCE

Alexander becomes king of Macedonia at the age of 20

Rebellion

335 BCE

Thracians and Illyrians rise up in rebellion.

Alexander leads

334 BCE

Alexander leads Macedonia army against the Persians at the Granicus river. The Persians retreat

Alexander and Darius

331 BCE

They meet at Guagemala in a decisive battle. Alexander's skills overwhelm Darius who he orders his men to flee, and the Macedonians are the victors.

Conquering Bablyon

331 BCE

Alexander moves from Persia to conquer Bablyon. He incorporates Persian officials into his administration and adopts Persian customs to hold his empire together.

Alexander and Cleitus

328 BCE

Alexander becomes drunk and Cleitus, his close companion who saved his life at the battle of Granicus, fall into a argument. Alexander stabs Cleitus with a spear and feels remorse.

Alexander gets married

327 BCE

Alexander marries Poxane, the prince's daughter. This meant political alliance.

More territory

326 BCE

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

Death of Alexander

323 BCE

Alexander dies of fever on his way back to Greece