Battle of Callicinus
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Part of the Third Macedonian War | |||||||
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Macedon | Roman Republic | ||||||
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Perseus of Macedon | Licinius Crassus |
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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.