Battle of Thermopylae 480 BC
King Leonidas of Sparta, with his three hundred and the Greek allies, holds the pass between mountains and sea against Xerxes for three days.
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Key facts
| Date | 480 BC |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 38.80° N, 22.54° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Athens (about 138 km) |
| Territory of (map of 500 BC) | Greek city-states |
Rulers in 480 BC
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Persia | Xerxes I | 486 BC–465 BC |
| Rome | Roman Republic (consuls) | 509 BC–28 BC |
The world around 480 BC
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 480 BC | Thermopylae and Salamis | Battle of Salamis |
Other battles and sites nearby
- Battle of Marathon · 490 BC
- Battle of Salamis · 480 BC
- Battle of Pharsalus · 48 BC
- Battle of Actium · 31 BC
- Battle of Lepanto · 1571
- Battle of Navarino · 1827