Alexander The Great

Birth of Alexander

356 BCE

Alexander the Great was born in Pella, Macedonia he is the son of King Philip II and Olympias. His first tutor Leonidas, taught Alexander math and military skills, such as horsemanship and archery. He trained Alexander to be physically tough

Alexander's Tutor

343 BCE

Over the next three years, Aristotle teaches Alexander to appreciate philosophy,geography,Greek poetry, and scientific investigation. Alexander particularly loves Homer's liad, which inspires him to become a great warrior

Alexander finishes studying

340 BCE

By this point Philip controls all the Greek city-states except Athens and Thebes.He aims to unite the Macedonians and Greeks and invade the Persian empire

Alexander at the Battle of Chaeronea

338 BCE

Alexander leads the attack against the Thebans, while his father leads the attack against the Athenians. It is Alexander's first taste of battle ,and he and his father defeat the Greeks, placing all Greek city states except Sparta under Macedonian control

Alexander Becomes King

336 BCE

However, one of his bodyguards assassinates him in the theater of Agae ,Alexander becomes king of Macedonia at the age of 20

Alexander Shows Power

335 BCE

This inspires the Greek city states of Thebes to rebel ,and Alexander quickly besieges the city and razes it up to the ground the inhabitants are executed and sold to slavery showing the other city states that Alexander is just as powerful as his father

Alexander Trying to Conquer Persia

334 BCE

After subduing rebellious Greek city states, Alexander plans his campaign against the Persians,hoping to fulfill his fathers dream of conquering the empire.Though his advisers object and Macedonia is virtually bankrupt ,Alexander borrows money to supply his troops for one month

Alexander leads Macedonian Army

334 BCE

After savage fighting the Persian's retreat and Alexander's army moves across the southern coast toward Gordium .As they travel they liberate a number of cities from Persian rule

Alexander at Gordium

333 BCE

According to legend,he solves the puzzle of the Gordian knot which held together the yoke and pole of wagon once belonging to King Midas .Stories foretold that whoever solved the puzzle would rule all Asia and Alexander's success is seen as a good omen for the Asian campaign

City of Alexandria

331 BCE

This is just one of many cities he names after himself during his conquests.Alexander and Darius meet at the Guagamela in a decisive battle Alexander's skills overwhelmed Darius who soon orders his men to flee and the Macedonians are victorious

Alexander from one Persian city to the next

331 BCE

Conquering Babylon on October 18 and taking treasure to distribute among his men.He incorporates Persian officials administration to hold his empire together

Alexanders Tensions and Warfare

328 BCE

Alexander becomes drunk.He and his close companion Cleitus,who saved his life at the battle of Granicus ,fall into an argument,Alexander accidentally stabs him with a spear and is filled with remorse at his death,this marks a turning point on Alexander the officers now fear him

Alexander Gets Married

327 BCE

After conquering eastern Iran and capturing prince Oxyartes ,Alexander marries Roxane ,the prince's daughter.This is meant to be a political alliance and it serves as an insult to Barsine,Alexanders Persian mistress

Alexander Crosses the Hindu Kush into India

326 BCE

They defeat King Porus,leader of a kingdom east of the Hydaspes river,After several months in India Alexanders army refuses to go any further and is forced to return to Babylon,He spends the next few years trying to consolidate power in his empire.

Death of Alexander The Great

323 BCE

Alexander falls ill with a sudden fever and dies at the age of 32 in June,After his death his empire falls into disorder