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The Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC, during the first Persian invasion of Greece. It was fought between the citizens of Athens, aided by Plataea, and a Persian force commanded by Datis and Artaphernes. The battle was the culmination of the first attempt by Persia, under King Darius I, to subjugate Greece. The Greek army decisively defeated the more numerous Persians, marking a turning point in the Greco-Persian Wars.
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What are some important events that take place in Massachusetts?
Boston Marathon
Why is marathon an important place?
The Battle of Marathon proved that Greek armor , tactics and strategy could defeat a numerically superior opponent .
Where did the word marathon originate?
Marathon is a place in Greece.
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.
Why was the battle of marathon givin its name?
It took place on the Plain of Marathon.
What year did the first Boston Marathon take place?
The first Boston marathon took place in 1897 in Boston.
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 marthon war named that?
The marathon war was named that because it took place on a plain of marathon.
What happened during the marathon?
There was a bombing that took place during the marathon on April 15, 2013.
Where did the marathon 2012 take place in?
london.
When was the first London marathon?
The first London Marathon took place on March 29, 1981.
What happened during the Boston Marathon?
There was a bombing that took place during the marathon on April 15, 2013.
