Battle of Placentia (271) 271
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 271 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Italy | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Campaigns of Aurelian, Germanic Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ancient Rome, Juthungi | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 45.0500, 9.7000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Placentia was fought in 271 between a Roman army led by Emperor Aurelian and the Juthungi tribe, near modern Piacenza. The result was Juthungian victory.
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