Battle of Myonessus (189 BC)

Battle of Myonessus (Roman Republic & Rhodes 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, Rhodes
• Side B: Seleucid Empire
• Commanders (A): Lucius Aemilius Regillus, Eudamus
• Commanders (B): Polyxenidas
• Casualties: approx. 2 ships sunk 1 ship captured29 ships sunk 13 ships captured
• Outcome: Roman-Rhodian victory
• Coordinates: 38.177°, 26.785°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Myonessus · Wikidata entry

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