Battle of Marathon

The Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC during the first Persian invasion of Greece. It was fought between the citizens of Athens, aided by Plataea, against a Persian force commanded by Datis and Artaphernes. The battle was the culmination of the first attempt by Persia under King Darius I to subjugate Greece.

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Which happened first?

• Battle of Marathon happened 2 years after First Persian invasion of Greece
• Battle of Marathon happened 4 years after Battle of Lade
• Battle of Marathon happened 6 years after Battle of Lake Regillus
• Battle of Marathon happened 9 years after Ionian Revolt
• Battle of Marathon happened 10 years before Second Persian invasion of Greece

Timeline

1. Ionian Revolt499–493 BC
2. Battle of Lake Regillus490s BC
3. Battle of Lade494 BC
4. First Persian invasion of Greece492–490 BC
5. Battle of Marathon (this page)September 12, 490 BC
6. Second Persian invasion of Greece480–479 BC

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