Battle of Sacriportus 82 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 82 BC | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Italy | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Sulla's Civil War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 41.7000, 13.0500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Sacriportus, also called the Battle of Sacriporto, took place in April of 82 BC during Sulla's Second Civil War. The battle pitted the Optimates under the command of Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix against the Populares forces commanded by Gaius Marius the Younger. The battle resulted in a decisive Optimate victory.
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