Battle of Marathon 490 BC
Athenian hoplites defeat the landed Persian army; the runner who carried news of victory to Athens inspired the marathon race.
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Key facts
| Date | 490 BC |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 38.12° N, 23.97° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Athens (about 26 km) |
| Territory of (map of 500 BC) | Greek city-states |
Rulers in 490 BC
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Persia | Darius I | 522 BC–486 BC |
| Rome | Roman Republic (consuls) | 509 BC–28 BC |
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- Battle of Salamis · 480 BC
- Battle of Pharsalus · 48 BC
- Battle of Actium · 31 BC
- Ephesus · AD 431
- Battle of Lepanto · 1571
- Battle of Çeşme · 1770
- Battle of Navarino · 1827