Battle of Cynoscephalae (364 BC)

Battle of Cynoscephalae
Date 364 BC Location Cynoscephalae Result Theban victory
Belligerents
Thebes	Thessaly
Commanders and leaders
Pelopidas†	Alexander of Pherae

At the Battle of Cynoscephalae (364 BC), the Theban forces of Pelopidas fought against the Thessalian troops of Alexander of Pherae in a battle in which Pelopidas was killed; nevertheless, the Thebans won. The next year, the Theban general Epaminondas avenged Pelopidas' death by a victory over Alexander.

Coordinates: 39°22′N 22°50′E / 39.36°N 22.83°E / 39.36; 22.83

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