Battle of Clastidium 222 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 222 BC | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Italy | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Roman–Gallic Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ancient Rome | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 45.0167, 9.1333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Clastidium was fought in 222 BC between a Roman army led by the consul Marcus Claudius Marcellus and a Celtic force of the transalpine Gaesatae, called by the cisalpine Insubres. The Gaesatae were led by Viridomarus (Florus) or Britomartus (Plutarch), as the name varies in translation. The Romans won the battle, and in the process, Marcellus earned the spolia opima, one of the highest honors in ancient Rome, by killing the king in single combat. It was also notable as one of the few battles won by the Roman cavalry without any aid by the legions.
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