Alexander the Great

  • 356 BCE

    Born

    Alexander was born in Peila Mecedonia
  • 356 BCE

    Born

    Alexander was born in Pelia Macedonia
  • Period: 356 BCE to 323 BCE

    Alexander the Great

  • 343 BCE

    Tutoring

    Aristotle starts tutoring Alexander
  • 342 BCE

    Wins

    Alexander wins Bucephalas, his hores
  • 338 BCE

    Commands Cavalry

    18 year old Alexander commands cavalry at Battle of Chaeronea
  • 336 BCE

    Ascends to the Throne

    Assassination of Philip. 20 Year old Alexander ascends to the throne
  • 335 BCE

    Crushes Revolt

    Alexander crushes revolt at Thebes
  • 334 BCE

    Crosses into Persia

    Alexander Crosses into Persia
  • 333 BCE

    Gordian Knot

    Alexander slices the
    "Gordian Knot"
  • 332 BCE

    Egypt

    Alexander Liberates Egypt
  • 331 BCE

    Oracle

    Egyptian oracle confirms Alexanders divinity
  • 329 BCE

    Moves

    Alexander moves into central Asia
  • 327 BCE

    Invades

    Alexander invades India
  • 324 BCE

    Death of Hephaestion

    Death of Hephaestion Alexanders lifelong friend
  • 323 BCE

    Alexanders Death

    33 year old Alexander die sin Babylon