Battle of Adrianople (324) 324
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 324 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkey | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Civil Wars of the Tetrarchy | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 41.6700, 26.5250 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Adrianople was fought in Thrace on July 3, 324, during a Roman civil war, the second to be waged between the two emperors Constantine I and Licinius. Licinius was soundly defeated and his army suffered heavy casualties. Constantine built up military momentum, winning further battles on land and sea, eventually leading to the final defeat of Licinius at Chrysopolis.
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