Battle of Adrianople (324)
The Battle of Adrianople was fought in Thrace on July 3, 324, 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.
| 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 | |||||||
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Forces of Constantine (Western Empire) |
Forces of Licinius (Eastern Empire) | ||||||
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| Constantine the Great | Licinius | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 130,000 | 165,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | 34,000 dead | ||||||
Location within Marmara Battle of Adrianople (324) (Europe) | |||||||
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