Battle of Placentia (194 BC)

The Battle of Placentia was fought in 194 BC, near Placentia, between the Roman Republic and the Boii. The Roman army won the battle. The following year, another battle with the Boii would take place in the same region; known as the Battle of Mutina, it would end the Boii threat.

Battle of Placentia
Part of Roman-Gaulish wars

Map of Cisalpine Gaul
Date194 BC
Location
Modern-day Piacenza, Italy
45°1′59.999″N 9°42′0.000″E
Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Roman Republic Boii
Commanders and leaders
Tiberius Sempronius Longus Boiorix
Strength
c. 20,000 men in 4 legions Unknown
Casualties and losses
5,000 killed 11,000 killed
Location within Italy
Battle of Placentia (194 BC) (Mediterranean)
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