Alexander the Great

By jesseflores04
  • 356 BCE

    Birth of Alexander

    Birth of Alexander
    Born in Pella, Macedonia
  • 343 BCE

    Alexander's Tutor

    Alexander's Tutor
    Philip hires the Greek philosopher Aristotle to tutor Alexander.
  • 340 BCE

    Alexander finishes study

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

    Meeting in Battle

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

    Celebration

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

    Rebellion

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

    Alexander leads

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

    Winter Arrives

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

    Alexandria

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

    Drunk

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

    Unity

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

    Crossing the Hindu Kush

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

    Death of Alexander

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