Alexander the Great

By carolinamartinez
  • 356 BCE

    Birth of Alexander

    Birth of Alexander
    He is born in Pella,Macedonia to King Philip II
  • 343 BCE

    Alexander is Educated by Aristotle

    Alexander is Educated by Aristotle
    Aristotle teaches Alexander to appreciate philosophy,geography,Greek poetry and scientific investigation
  • 340 BCE

    Alexander finishes studying

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

    Alexander's first battle

    Alexanders first taste of battle in Thebans battle at Chaeronea
  • 336 BCE

    Alexander became King

    Alexander becomes king of Macedonia at the age of 20,after the assassination of Philip
  • 335 BCE

    Rebellion of Thracian's and Illyrians

    After the thracians and illyrians rise up in rebellion,Alexander quickly besieges the city and razes into the ground
  • 331 BCE

    Alexander create Alexandria

    Alexander conquering Syria and create alexandria
  • 326 BCE

    The army refuse to go farther

    the Army of Alexander refuse to go any farther and he is forced to return to Babylon
  • 323 BCE

    The death of Alexander

    On his way to Babylon Alexander falls ill with a sudden fever dies
  • 326

    Alexander cross the Hind Kush

    Hoping to add territory Alexander and his troops cross the Hind Kush into norther India
  • 333

    Alexander spent the winter at Gordium

    Alexander solves the puzzles of the Gordian Knot,stories foretold that the one who solve the puzzle would rule Asia
  • 334

    Alexander against the Persians

    Alexander leads the Macedonian Army against the Persians at the Granicus River