Alexander the Great

Birth of Alexander

356 BCE

Alexander is born to King Phillip II, and Olympias

Aristotle tutors Alexander

343 BCE

Over the course of 3 years, Aristotle teaches Alexander to appreciate philosophy, geography, Greek poetry, and scientific investigation

Alexander joins Fathers army

340 BCE

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

Alexander leads first Attack

338 BCE

Alexander leads attack against the Thebans, it is Alexanders first taste at battle

Becoming a King

336 BCE

King Phillip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack Persia, as well as the upcoming marriage of his daughter. however, King Phillip gets assassinated in the Theater of Agae. Alexander becomes king at age 20

Making a statement

335 BCE

Thracian's and Illyrians rise in rebellion, inspiring Greek city-states to rebel, Alexander quickly surrounds it and destroys it. showing other Greek city-states that hes just as powerful as his father

Conquering Persia

334 BCE

Alexander borrows money to support his troops for one month, departs for Asia. Alexander leads fight against the Persians. After a brutal fighting, the Persians retreat. Alexanders army moves past the Southern Coast of Asia

Puzzle of the Gordium knot

333 BCE

According to legend, Alexander solves the puzzle of the Gordium knot, stories said whoever solved the puzzle would rule Asia.

Creating the first Alexandria

331 BCE

After conquering Syria, Alexander sweeps the south easily, conquers Egypt after taking over Gaza. Creates city of Alexandria, which is meant to be a hub for Greek Commerce and Culture which is one of the many cities he names after himself. Also conquers Babylon after the King of the Persians, Darius orders his men to flee

Suffering Tensions from Warfare and Command

328 BCE

Alexander Becomes drunk at a banquet, he and his close companion Cleitus, who saves his life at the battle of Granicus, fall into an argument.

Marrying Roxane

327 BCE

After conquering Eastern Iran, and capturing Prince Oxyartes. Alexander marries the King of Persia's daughter, becoming prince of Persia. Also takes on Persian dress

Hoping to add moreTerritory

326 BCE

After defeating Porus, Alexander and His army refuse to go any further and head back to Babylon

Death of Alexander

323 BCE

Alexander dies of a fever on his way back to Greece