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Battle of Amphipolis 422 BC

Battle of Amphipolis: Thucydides, Maps and Plans illustrative of Wellcome L0031928
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year422 BCWikidata P585 (point in time)
EraAncient (before 500)derived from year
LocationGreeceNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictArchidamian WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsBrasidas, CleonWikidata P710
Coordinates40.8237, 23.8470Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Amphipolis was fought in 422 BC during the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. It was the culmination of events that began in 424 BC with the capture of Amphipolis by the Spartans.

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Location

40.8237, 23.8470 · Greece

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