Siege of Massilia 49 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 49 BC | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Caesar's Civil War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Caesarians, Massalia, Pompeians | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 43.2967, 5.3764 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Massilia, including two naval engagements, was an episode of Caesar's Civil War, fought in 49 BC between forces loyal to the Optimates and a detachment of Caesar's army. The siege was conducted by Gaius Trebonius, one of Caesar's senior legates, while the naval operations were in the capable hands of Decimus Brutus, Caesar's naval expert.
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