Classical era · 338 BCE

Battle of Chaeronea

The Battle of Chaeronea was fought in 338 BC, near the city of Chaeronea in Boeotia, between Macedonia under Philip II and an alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens and Thebes. The battle was the culmination of Philip's final campaigns in 339–338 BC and resulted in a decisive victory for the Macedonians and their allies.

When: 338 BCE
Where: Chaeronea
Era: Classical

Topics

Greece776 BCE – today

People

Philip II of Macedonc. 385 BCE – 336 BCEKing of Macedon from 359 to 336 BC

Before and after

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