Battle of Faventia (82 BC) 82 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 82 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 | Sulla's Civil War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 44.2833, 11.8833 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Faventia took place in September of 82 BC at Faventia during the context of Sulla's Second Civil War. The battle pitted the Optimates under the command of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius against the Populares forces commanded by Gaius Norbanus Balbus. The battle resulted in an Optimate victory.
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