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Classical era · 148 BCE

Battle of Pydna

The Battle of Pydna was fought in 148 BC between Rome and the forces of the Macedonian leader Andriscus. The Roman force was led by Quintus Caecilius Metellus, and was victorious. The battle played an important role in deciding the outcome of the Fourth Macedonian War, and saw the annihilation of the last military-political force of Macedon.

Battle of Pydna
Battle of Pydna · Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
When
148 BCE
Where
Pydna
Era
Classical

Topics

Greece776 BCE – today

Before and after

Siege of Carthage149 BCE – 146 BCEAchaean War146 BCEShow on timeline

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