Battle of Haliartus
The Battle of Haliartus was fought in 395 BC between Sparta and Thebes. The Thebans defeated a Spartan force attempting to seize the town of Haliartus, killing the Spartan leader Lysander. The battle marked the start of the Corinthian War, which continued until 387 BC.
Battle of Haliartus | |||||||
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Part of the Corinthian War | |||||||
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Sparta | Thebes | ||||||
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Lysander † | |||||||
Haliartus Location of the Battle of Haliartus |
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