Battle of Mardia

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The Battle of Mardia was a pivotal engagement in 316–317 CE between the forces of Roman emperors Constantine I and Licinius during their struggle for control of the empire.

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Battle of Mardia canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ancient battle
battle
alsoKnownAs Battle of Campus Ardiensis
Battle of Tzirallum
chronologicallyAfter Battle of Cibalae
chronologicallyBefore final war between Constantine I and Licinius in 324
commandedBy Constantine I
Licinius
conflictBetween Constantine
surface form: Constantine I and Licinius
conflictIn Roman civil wars of the Tetrarchic period
surface form: Roman civil wars
conflictType civil war battle
describedIn Life of Constantine
surface form: Eusebius’ Life of Constantine

Zosimus' "New History"
surface form: Zosimus’ New History
followedBy peace agreement between Constantine I and Licinius
treaty of Serdica
follows Battle of Cibalae
hasAftermath temporary division of the Roman Empire between Constantine I and Licinius
hasApproximateDate early 317
late 316
hasBelligerent Eastern Roman forces of Licinius
Western Roman forces of Constantine I
hasCasusBelli struggle for control of the Roman Empire
hasLocation Balkans
Thrace
near Hadrianopolis
hasOutcome no decisive annihilation of Licinius’ army
hasParticipant Constantine I
Licinius
hasResult strategic advantage for Licinius
tactical victory for Constantine I
hasSide forces of Constantine I
forces of Licinius
hasSignificance helped define the division of power between Constantine I and Licinius
important step in Constantine I’s rise to sole rule
historicalEra Constantinian period
surface form: Tetrarchic and Constantinian era
historicalPeriod Late Antiquity
leadsTo confirmation of Licinius’ rule in the East
recognition of Constantine I’s supremacy in the West
territorial settlement between Constantine I and Licinius
partOf Constantinian civil war
surface form: Constantinian–Licinian civil wars
pointInTime 316
317
takesPlaceIn Roman Empire
usedMilitaryTactic pitched field battle

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Constantinian civil war hasPart Battle of Mardia
Battle of Cibalae followedBy Battle of Mardia