Battle of Actium 31 BC
Agrippa's fleet defeats Antony and Cleopatra for Octavian, ending the Roman Republic.
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Key facts
| Date | 31 BC |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 38.95° N, 20.74° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Thessaloniki (about 266 km) |
| Territory of (map of 100 BC) | Roman Republic |
Rulers in 31 BC
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | Roman Republic (consuls) | 509 BC–28 BC |
Europe around 31 BC
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 27 BC | Octavian named “Augustus”; the Empire begins | Rome |
Other battles and sites nearby
- Battle of Marathon · 490 BC
- Battle of Thermopylae · 480 BC
- Battle of Salamis · 480 BC
- Battle of Pharsalus · 48 BC
- Battle of Lepanto · 1571
- Battle of Navarino · 1827