Alexander the Great

By Erika H
  • 356 BCE

    Birth of Alexander

    Birth of Alexander
    Born in Pelia, Macedonia
  • 343 BCE

    Alexander is Tutored

    Alexander is Tutored
    Philip hires Aristotle to tutor Alexander
  • 340 BCE

    At age 16

    At age 16
    Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle and goings his fathers army
  • 338 BCE

    Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans in battle at Chaeronea

    Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans in battle at Chaeronea
    Alexander got his first taste of battle and he and his father defeat the Greeks.
  • 336 BCE

    At age 20

    At age 20
    Alexander became king of Macedonia after his father was assinated.
  • 335 BCE

    Thracians and Illyrians rise up to rebellion

    Thracians and Illyrians rise up to rebellion
    Alexander quickly besieges the city and razes it to the ground. Alexander shows he just as powerful as his father.
  • 334 BCE

    Conquering the Empire

    Conquering the Empire
    Alexander borrows money to supply his troop for one moth and departs to Asia
  • 334 BCE

    Against the Persians at Granicus River

    Against the Persians at Granicus River
    Alexander lead the Macedonian army against the Persians. Persians retreat and Alexander's army moves across the southern coast of Asia.
  • 333 BCE

    Alexander Spends the Winter in Gordium

    Alexander Spends the Winter in Gordium
    Alexander solves the puzzle of the Gordian knot. Stories foretold that whoever solves the puzzle would rule all Asia.
  • 331 BCE

    City of Alexandria

    City of Alexandria
    Alexander creates the city of Alexandria, which is meant to be a hub of greek commerce and culture.
  • 331 BCE

    Conquering Babylon

    Conquering Babylon
    Alexander moves from one major Persian city to the next, conquering Babylon, and taking treasure to distribute among his men.
  • 328 BCE

    Alexander Kills Cleitus

    Alexander Kills Cleitus
    Alexander becomes drunk at a banquet and accidentally stabs Cleitus with a spear, and is filed with remorse at Cleitus' death.
  • 327 BCE

    After Conquering Eastern Iran and Capturing Prince Oxyartes

    After Conquering Eastern Iran and Capturing Prince Oxyartes
    Alexander marries Roxane, the prince's daughter. It serves as an insult to Barsine, Alexande's Persian mistress.
  • 326 BCE

    Adding More Territory to Alexanders Empire

    Adding More Territory to Alexanders Empire
    After crossing the Hindu Kush into northern India, they defeat King Porus. After several months in India, Alexander's army refuses to go further and is forced to return to Babylon.
  • 323 BCE

    Death of Alexander

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