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Siege of Uxellodunum 51 BC

Siege of Uxellodunum: Uxellodunum4
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate. Wikidata lists more than one location for this battle; the first is shown.

Key facts

Year51 BCWikidata P585 (point in time)
EraAncient (before 500)derived from year
LocationFranceNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictGallic WarWikidata P361
Coordinates44.9500, 1.6800Wikidata P625

About the battle

The siege of Uxellodunum was one of the last battles of the Gallic Wars. It took place in 51 BC at Uxellodunum. It was the last major military confrontation of the Gallic Wars and marked the pacification of Gaul under Roman rule. The battle resulted in a decisive Roman victory.

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Location

44.9500, 1.6800 · France

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