Classical era · 324 CE
Battle of Adrianople
The Battle of Adrianople was fought in Thrace on July 3, 324, during a Roman civil war, the second to be waged between the two emperors Constantine I and Licinius. Licinius was soundly defeated and his army suffered heavy casualties. Constantine built up military momentum, winning further battles on land and sea, eventually leading to the final defeat of Licinius at Chrysopolis.
- When
- 324 CE
- Where
- Edirne
- Era
- Classical
Topics
Before and after
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