Battle of Châlons

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Battle of Châlons (274)

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Battle of Chalons
Date February or March 274 (0274-02-16)
Location apud Catalaunos (Châlons-en-Champagne, France)
Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Roman Empire Gallic Empire
Commanders and leaders
Aurelian Tetricus I

The Battle of Châlons was fought in 274 between Roman Emperor Aurelian and Emperor Tetricus I of the Gallic Empire. Fought in what is now Châlons-en-Champagne, France, it was the battle that marked the end of the independent Gallic Empire, and its unification back to the Roman Empire, after thirteen years of separation.


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