Battle of Chaeronea (86 BC) 86 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 86 BC | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Greece | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Mithridatic War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ancient Rome | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 38.5010, 22.8640 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Chaeronea was fought by the Roman forces of Lucius Cornelius Sulla and Mithridates' general, Archelaus, near Chaeronea, in Boeotia, in 86 BC during the First Mithridatic War. The battle ended with a complete rout of the Pontic army and a decisive victory for the Romans.
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