What the records say
- When
- Apr 82 BCE
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 41.70° N, 13.05° E
- Description
- 82 BCE conflict in Sulla's Second Civil War,battle
Battle of Sacriportus
82 BC conflict in Sulla's Second Civil War
The Battle of Sacriportus, also called the Battle of Sacriporto, took place in April of 82 BC during Sulla's Second Civil War. The battle pitted the Optimates under the command of Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix against the Populares forces commanded by Gaius Marius the Younger. The battle resulted in a decisive Optimate victory.
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