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Battle of Placentia (194 BC) 194 BC

Battle of Placentia (194 BC): Gallia cisalpina - Shepherd png
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year194 BCWikidata P585 (point in time)
EraAncient (before 500)derived from year
LocationItalyNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictRoman–Gallic WarsWikidata P361
Coordinates45.0333, 9.7000Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Placentia was fought in 194 BC, near Placentia, between the Roman Republic and the Boii. The Roman army won the battle. The following year, another battle with the Boii would take place in the same region; known as the Battle of Mutina, it would end the Boii threat.

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Location

45.0333, 9.7000 · Italy

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