Battle of Bibracte 58 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 58 BC | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Gallic War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ancient Rome, Helvetii | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 46.9167, 4.0333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Bibracte was fought between a Gallic confederation centred around the Helvetii and a Roman army under the command of Gaius Julius Caesar. It was the first major battle of the Gallic Wars.
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