Alexander the Great

Early Life and Education

Alexander the Great's early life and education laid the foundation for his future conquests and leadership.

Marriage of Olympias to Philip II of Macedonia

357 BCE

Olympias, Alexander's mother, married Philip II of Macedonia, setting the stage for Alexander's future reign.

Birth of Alexander the Great

21 July 356 BCE

Alexander III of Macedon, known as Alexander the Great, was born to King Philip II and Queen Olympias.

Tutorship by Aristotle

343 BCE

Alexander was tutored by the renowned philosopher Aristotle until the age of 16, shaping his intellectual and philosophical foundations.