Alexander the Great

By jesseflores04
  • Birth of Alexander
    356 BCE

    Birth of Alexander

    Born in Pella, Macedonia
  • Alexander's Tutor
    343 BCE

    Alexander's Tutor

    Philip hires the Greek philosopher Aristotle to tutor Alexander.
  • Alexander finishes study
    340 BCE

    Alexander finishes study

    At the age of 16, Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle and joins his father's army.
  • Meeting in Battle
    338 BCE

    Meeting in Battle

    The Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans in battle of Chaeronea.
  • Celebration
    336 BCE

    Celebration

    Philip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack Persia.
  • Rebellion
    335 BCE

    Rebellion

    The Tharacians and Illyrians rise up in rebellion.
  • Alexander leads
    334 BCE

    Alexander leads

    Alexander leads the Macedonian army against the Persian at the Granicus River.
  • Winter Arrives
    333 BCE

    Winter Arrives

    Alexander spends the winter at Gordium (Turkey).
  • Alexandria
    331 BCE

    Alexandria

    Alexander creates the city of Alexandria, which meant to be a hub of Greek commerce and culture.
  • Drunk
    328 BCE

    Drunk

    Alexander the Great gets drunk at a banquet.
  • Unity
    327 BCE

    Unity

    Alexander the Great marries Roxane, the prince's daughter from Persia.
  • Crossing the Hindu Kush
    326 BCE

    Crossing the Hindu Kush

    Alexander the Great and his troops cross the Hindu Kush into Northern India .
  • Death of Alexander
    323 BCE

    Death of Alexander

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