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Battle of Poetovio 388

Battle of Poetovio: Drau river
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year388Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraAncient (before 500)derived from year
LocationSloveniaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
ParticipantsAncient RomeWikidata P710
Coordinates46.4186, 15.8714Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Poetovio was fought in 388 between the forces of Western Roman Emperor Magnus Maximus and the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius I. Magnus Maximus's army was defeated and Maximus was later captured and executed at Aquileia.

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Location

46.4186, 15.8714 · Slovenia

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