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Battle of Lautulae 315 BC

Battle of Lautulae: Carte DeuxGuerreSamnite 315avJC Lautalae
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year315 BCWikidata P585 (point in time)
EraAncient (before 500)derived from year
LocationItalyNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictSecond Samnite WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsAncient RomeWikidata P710
Coordinates41.2833, 13.2500Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Lautulae was fought in 315 BC during the Second Samnite War, opposing the Roman Republic (led by dictator Quintus Fabius Maximus Rullianus) and the Samnites, who defeated the Romans.

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Location

41.2833, 13.2500 · Italy

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