Jump to content

Locus Castorum

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Bender the Bot (talk | contribs) at 02:58, 31 October 2016 (top: http→https for Google Books and Google News using AWB). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Locus Castorum was an ancient village of the Roman Empire era located in northern Italy approximately 12 miles (19 km) from Cremona, and midway between Cremona and Bedriacum.[1] Its name derives from the Gemini twins, of Castor and Pollux.[2] It was the site of the Battle of Locus Castorum.

References

  1. ^ Salmon, E.T. (1968). History of the Roman World from 30 B.C. to A.D. 138. Routledge. p. 204. ISBN 0-415-04504-5.
  2. ^ "A History Of The Roman Empire From Its Foundation". 69 A.D. BATTLE OF LOCUS CASTOEUM. 335. archive.org. Retrieved 2008-09-15. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)