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Alexander is born to King Philip II
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Philip hires Greek philosopher Aristotle to tutor Alexander
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At age of 16, Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle and joins his father in the army
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The Macedonians meet the Athenians and the bans in battle at Chaeronea
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Philip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack Persia, as well as the marriage of his daughter Cleopatra.
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Alexander becomes king of Macedonia at the age of 20
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Thracians and Illyrians rise up in rebellion.
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Alexander leads Macedonia army against the Persians at the Granicus river. The Persians retreat
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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.
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Alexander moves from Persia to conquer Bablyon. He incorporates Persian officials into his administration and adopts Persian customs to hold his empire together.
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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.
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Alexander marries Poxane, the prince's daughter. This meant political alliance.
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Alexander and his troops cross Hindu Kush into northern India. They defeat King Porus, leader of Hydaspes River.
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Alexander dies of fever on his way back to Greece
