Second Battle of Lamia 209 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 209 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 | First Macedonian War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Macedonia | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 38.9000, 22.4333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Second Battle of Lamia was fought in 209 BC between the forces of Philip V of Macedon and Pyrrhias, a general of the Aetolian League. Pyrrhias was once again aided by Pergamene forces and Roman advisors but again he was defeated. His side suffered heavy casualties.
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