Battle of Thapsus

The Battle of Thapsus was a military engagement that took place on April 6, 46 BC near Thapsus. The forces of the Optimates, led by Quintus Caecilius Metellus Scipio, were defeated by the forces of Julius Caesar.

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Which happened first?

• Battle of Thapsus happened 1 year before Battle of Munda
• Battle of Thapsus happened 1 year after Battle of Zela
• Battle of Thapsus happened 2 years after Battle of Dyrrhachium
• Battle of Thapsus happened 5 years before Perusine War
• Battle of Thapsus happened 7 years after Battle of Carrhae

Timeline

1. Battle of CarrhaeJune 9, 53 BC
2. Battle of DyrrhachiumJuly 10, 48 BC
3. Battle of ZelaJune 47 BC
4. Battle of Thapsus (this page)April 6, 46 BC
5. Battle of MundaMarch 17, 45 BC
6. Perusine War41–40 BC

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