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chaeronea

/ˌkɪr.əˈniː.ə/

Übersetzung: Eigenname eines Ortes im antiken Griechenland, bekannt durch zwei bedeutende Schlachten: 338 v. Chr., in der Philipp II. von Makedonien die Athener und Thebaner besiegte, und 86 v. Chr., in der Sulla Mithridates besiegte.

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C2formalcommon/ˌkɪr.əˈniː.ə/

unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to a specific location in ancient Greece, known for two significant battles: one in 338 BC where Philip II of Macedon defeated the Athenians and Thebans, and another in 86 BC where Sulla defeated Mithridates.

  • 🇩🇪Eigenname eines Ortes im antiken Griechenland, bekannt durch zwei bedeutende Schlachten: 338 v. Chr., in der Philipp II. von Makedonien die Athener und Thebaner besiegte, und 86 v. Chr., in der Sulla Mithridates besiegte.
  1. Battle of Chaeronea (338 BC) C1 formal

    A decisive battle in 338 BC where Philip II of Macedon defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes, establishing Macedonian hegemony over Greece.

    • The Battle of Chaeronea marked the end of Greek city-state independence.
    • Philip II's victory at Chaeronea paved the way for his son Alexander's conquests.
    • The Sacred Band of Thebes was annihilated at Chaeronea.

    🇩🇪Schlacht von Chaironeia (338 v. Chr.)

  2. Battle of Chaeronea (86 BC) C1 formal

    A battle in 86 BC during the First Mithridatic War, where the Roman general Sulla defeated the forces of King Mithridates VI of Pontus.

    • Sulla's tactical brilliance was evident at the Battle of Chaeronea.
    • The Roman victory at Chaeronea secured their control over Greece.
    • Mithridates suffered a major setback after the defeat at Chaeronea.

    🇩🇪Schlacht bei Chaeronea (86 v. Chr.)