Siege of Asculum (90–89 BC) 89 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 89 BC | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Italy | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Social War of 91-87 BCE | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ancient Rome | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 41.9950, 13.5472 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Asculum was fought in 89 BC during the Social War between Rome and its former Italian allies. The Romans were led by Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo, and were victorious over the rebels. Many scholars consider this battle to have been the turning point in the war.
Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Siege of Asculum (90–89 BC) (revision 1370739009), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: excerpted from the article lead section; formatting and citations removed. No text added.
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