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Persia mounted a punitive expedition against Eretria and Athens for interfering in the Persian empire. Eretria was captured and the Persians then moved on to capture Athens, landing at the Bay of Marathon 26 miles north of the city. The Athenian army fought it out with them there.
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In what year did the Battle of Marathon take place?
The Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC. The battle took place in Marathon, Greece. It was a battle between the citizens of Athens, and the Persians.
Who fought the battle of marathon and when did it take place?
Persians and Athens fought each other at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC - the Athenians prevailed .
Where did the battle of marthon take place?
On the Plain of Marathon in Attica, 26 miles north of the city of Athens.
Where was the Ancient Greek battle of the marathon held?
The Ancient Greek Battle of Marathon(490B.C.) took place in the bay of marathon
Why was the battle of marathon givin its name?
It took place on the Plain of Marathon.
When did the battle of marathon begin?
The battle of Marathon began in 490 BC. The battle took place between the Persian Empire and the Greeks. Eventually, the Greeks won the war.
What years were included in the decade before the battle of marathon?
The battle was 490 BCE, so count backwards.
How long did it take for the battle of marathon to end?
A couple of hours.
Which Persian emperor was killed at the battle Marathon?
Persia had a king, not an emperor. The Persian king Darius I was at home in Persia when the battle of Marathon took place, so he was not killed at Marathon. Darius the Great died of natural causes 14 years after Marathon.
What event does the marathon recall?
The sending of a messenger from Marathon to Athens, announcing the defeat of the Persian army in the battle that took place.
What year did the first Boston Marathon take place?
The first Boston marathon took place in 1897 in Boston.
Where did the marathon 2012 take place in?
london.
