Classical era · 82 BCE

Battle of the Colline Gate

The Battle of the Colline Gate, fought on 1 November 82 BC, was the decisive battle of the civil war between Lucius Cornelius Sulla and the Marians, Samnites and Lucanians. Sulla won the battle at the northeastern end of Rome, near the Colline Gate, and secured control of Italy. Appian is the only source who provides details about the battle.

When: 82 BCE
Where: Ancient Rome
Era: Classical

Topics

Italy753 BCE – today

Before and after

Second Mithridatic War83 BCE – 81 BCE Third Servile War73 BCE – 71 BCE Show on timeline

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