Battle of Cynoscephalae (364 BC)
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- For the later, and better-known battle fought here, see Battle of Cynoscephalae.
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| Thebes | Thessaly | ||||||
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| Pelopidas† | Alexander of Pherae | ||||||
At the Battle of Cynoscephalae (364 BC), the Theban forces of Pelopidas fought against the Thessalian troops of Alexander of Pherae in a drawn battle in which Pelopidas was killed. The next year, the Theban general Epaminondas avenged the defeat by a victory over Alexander.
Coordinates: 39°22′N 22°50′E / 39.36°N 22.83°E
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