Third Macedonian War

The Third Macedonian War was a war fought between the Roman Republic and King Perseus of Macedon. In 179 BC, King Philip V of Macedon died and was succeeded by his ambitious son Perseus. He was anti-Roman and stirred anti-Roman feelings around Macedonia.

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Which happened first?

• Third Macedonian War began 3 years before Battle of Pydna
• Third Macedonian War began 19 years after Battle of Magnesia
• Third Macedonian War began 20 years after Battle of Thermopylae
• Third Macedonian War began 21 years after Roman–Seleucid War
• Third Macedonian War began 21 years before Fourth Macedonian War

Timeline

1. Roman–Seleucid War192–188 BC
2. Battle of Thermopylae191 BC
3. Battle of Magnesia190 BC
4. Third Macedonian War (this page)171–168 BC
5. Battle of PydnaJune 22, 168 BC
6. Fourth Macedonian War150–148 BC

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