Battle of the Nile (47 BC) 47 BC
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 47 BC | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Egypt | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Alexandrian War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Hasmonean Judea, Pergamon, Ptolemaic Kingdom, Roman Republic | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 30.9000, 31.1167 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Nile in early 47 BC saw the combined Roman–Egyptian armies of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra VII defeat those of the rival Queen Arsinoe IV and King Ptolemy XIII and secure the throne of Egypt.
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