Battle of Cynoscephalae (364 BC)

At the Battle of Cynoscephalae (364 BC), the Theban forces of Pelopidas fought against the Thessalian troops of Alexander of Pherae in a battle in which Pelopidas was killed; nevertheless, the Thebans won. The next year, the Theban general Epaminondas avenged Pelopidas' death by a victory over Alexander.

Battle of Cynoscephalae
Date364 BC
Location
Cynoscephalae
Result Theban victory
Belligerents
Thebes Thessaly
Commanders and leaders
Pelopidas  Alexander of Pherae
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