Battle of Noreia 112 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 112 BC | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Austria | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Cimbrian War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ambrones, Ancient Rome, Cimbri, Noricum, Teutons | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 46.7000, 14.4333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Noreia, in 113 BC, was the opening battle of the Cimbrian War fought between the Roman Republic and the migrating Proto-Germanic tribes, the Cimbri and the Teutons. It ended in defeat, and near disaster, for the Romans.
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