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Battle of Xingyang (190) 190

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year190Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraAncient (before 500)derived from year
LocationChinaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
War / conflictCampaign against Dong ZhuoWikidata P361
Coordinates34.7833, 113.3500Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Xingyang was fought in c.April 190 in the late Eastern Han dynasty as part of the campaign against Dong Zhuo. It took place when Dong Zhuo's forces, led by Xu Rong, encountered the pursuing armies of Cao Cao at Xingyang. The battle ended in a victory for Dong Zhuo's forces, with Cao Cao being forced to retreat.

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Location

34.7833, 113.3500 · China

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