Battle of Magnesia (189 BC)

Battle of Magnesia (Roman Republic & Kingdom of Pergamon vs Seleucid Empire|) took place in 189 BC during Roman–Seleucid War.

Battle facts

Year: 189 BC
Date: -0189-01-0
Era: Classical
Conflict: Roman–Seleucid War
Side A: Roman Republic, Kingdom of Pergamon
Side B: Seleucid Empire|
Commanders (A): Lucius Cornelius Scipio, Eumenes II of Pergamum
Commanders (B): Antiochus III the Great, Zeuxis, Seleucus
Casualties: approx. 349 dead and many wounded (ancient sources) 5,000 dead (modern estimates)53,000 dead as well as 1,400 and 15 war elephants captured (ancient sources) 10,000 dead (modern estimates)
Outcome: Roman-Pergamene victory
Coordinates: 38.617°, 27.433°