Battle of Callicinus

Battle of Callicinus

Infobox Military Conflict
conflict=Battle of Callicinus


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partof=the Third Macedonian War
date=171 BC
place=Near Larissa
result= Macedonian victory
combatant1=Macedon
combatant2=Roman Republic
commander1=Perseus of Macedon
commander2=Licinius Crassus
strength1=
strength2=
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The Battle of Callicinus was fought in 171 BC between Macedon and Rome. The Macedonians were led by their king, Perseus, while the Roman force was led by Consul Publius Licinius Crassus. The Macedonians were victorious. Livy describes this battle at 42.58-60


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