Battle of Fidentia (82 BC)
Battle of Fidentia | |
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Part of Fidentia, Roman Republic | |
Result | Optimate Victory |
Optimates
Populares
Legionaries[1]
The Battle of Fidentia took place in September of 82 BC at
Populares forces commanded by Lucius Quincius
. The battle resulted in a decisive Optimate victory.
Context
At the beginning of September, the Optimate general,
The battle
After being informed of this victory, Marcus Terentius Varro Lucullus at once attacked the camp of
Fidentia with 5 Legions. His numerical disadvantage not withstanding, his troops fought bravely and obtained victory, taking the Populare camp. The Populares lost around 18,000 soldiers whilst the Optimates lost relatively few.[1][3]
Consequences
After this battle, the presence of the Populare threat to the Optimates in the north of Italy was completely destroyed. In the south,
Battle of the Colline Gate which largely ended the war.[2]
See also
- Sulla's Second Civil War
- Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix