Battle of the Vingeanne 52 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 52 BC | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Gallic War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 45.7083, 3.1250 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Vingeanne was a mainly cavalry engagement between Roman legions under the command of Gaius Julius Caesar and the coalition of Gaulic tribes led by Vercingetorix. It occurred near the river of Vingeanne. It was one of the major battles of the Gallic Wars and was won by the Romans.
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