Battle of Fucine Lake

The Battle of Fucine Lake was fought in 89 BC between a Roman army and a rebel force during the Social War. Lucius Porcius Cato was the leader of the Roman army at this battle. The consul Porcius Cato was defeated and killed while storming a Marsic camp in winter or early spring.

Battle of Fucine Lake
Part of Social War

Panoramic view of ex Fucino lake, Abruzzo, Italy, from Sirente mountain
Date89 BC
Location
Fucine Lake
41°59′42.000″N 13°32′49.999″E
Result Rebel victory
Belligerents
Italian rebels Roman Republic
Commanders and leaders
Lucius Porcius Cato †
Location within Italy

A slingshot from the presumed battlefield with an inscription in the Venetic language that mentions a Floro Decio attests the presence of Venetic troops at this battle.

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