Battle of Mons Graupius AD 83
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | AD 83 | Wikidata P585 (point in time); 2 differing years recorded, earliest shown |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Scotland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Roman conquest of Britain | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ancient Rome, Caledonians, Calgacus, Gnaeus Julius Agricola | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 56.9167, -3.0000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Mons Graupius was, according to Tacitus, a Roman military victory in what is now Scotland, taking place in AD 83 or, less probably, 84. The exact location of the battle is a matter of debate. Historians have long questioned some details of Tacitus's account of the fight, suggesting that he exaggerated Roman success.
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