Battle of Thermopylae (279 BC) 279 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 279 BC | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Greece | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Gallic invasion of Greece | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Aetolia, Boeotia, Callippus of Eleusis, Gauls, Phocis | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 38.8053, 22.5628 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Thermopylae was fought in 279 BC between invading Gallic armies and a combined Greek army of Aetolians, Boeotians, Athenians, Phocians and Locrians at Thermopylae. The Gauls under Brennus were victorious, and advanced further into the Greek peninsula where they attempted to sack Delphi but were completely defeated.
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