Battle of Adrianople (324)
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For battles on other dates, see Battle of Adrianople (disambiguation).
The Battle of Adrianople was fought in Thrace on July 3, 324,[2] during a Roman civil war, the second to be waged between the two emperors Constantine I and Licinius. Licinius was soundly defeated, his army suffering heavy casualties as a result. Constantine built up military momentum, winning further battles on land and sea, eventually leading to the final defeat of Licinius at Chrysopolis.
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Battle of Adrianople | |||||||
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Part of the civil wars of the Tetrarchy | |||||||
Constantine I crowned as a victorious general – 4th century cameo | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Forces of Constantine (Western Empire) |
Forces of Licinius (Eastern Empire) | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Constantine the Great | Licinius | ||||||
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130,000[1] | 165,000[1] | ||||||
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Unknown | 34,000 dead[1] |
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