Battle of Cyrene

GPTKB entity

Statements (83)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Roman consolidation of power in the region
Roman consolidation in the region
gptkbp:archaeological_findings remains of fortifications
gptkbp:battle gptkb:Roman_occupation_of_Cyrene
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:unknown
high for both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkb:Mithridatic_forces
gptkb:Macedonian_forces
gptkbp:commemoration not widely commemorated in modern times
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:First_Mithridatic_War
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in literature
studied in military academies
inspired later military strategies
depicted in ancient literature
analyzed in historical texts
commemorated in modern history
gptkbp:date 75 BC
gptkbp:duration one day
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Orchomenos
Roman control of Cyrene
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Third_Mithridatic_War
Roman expansionism
gptkbp:historical_debate interpretations vary among scholars
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future Roman military campaigns
gptkbp:historical_legacy influenced future Roman campaigns
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated Roman military prowess
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Plutarch's_Lives
gptkb:Appian's_Roman_History
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Cyrene
gptkbp:impact_on_mithridates weakened position
gptkbp:impact_on_rome increased power in the East
gptkbp:location gptkb:Cyrene
gptkbp:military_strategy combined arms approach
influenced siege warfare tactics
gptkbp:military_technology use of siege engines
gptkbp:mithridatic_aftermath retreat to Pontus
gptkbp:mithridatic_general gptkb:Mithridates_VI
gptkbp:mithridatic_legacy influence on future conflicts
gptkbp:mithridatic_reinforcements failed to arrive
gptkbp:mithridatic_significance highlighted vulnerabilities
gptkbp:mithridatic_strategy guerrilla tactics
gptkbp:mithridatic_tactics use of archers
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Sulla
gptkb:Lucius_Cornelius_Sulla
gptkb:Mithridates_VI_of_Pontus
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Mithridates_VI_of_Pontus
gptkb:Gaius_Julius_Caesar
gptkbp:outcome Mithridatic defeat
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Siege_of_Cyrene
gptkb:Battle_of_Zela
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Plutarch's_Lives
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus
gptkb:Appian's_Roman_History
ancient historians
modern historians
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Actium
gptkb:Battle_of_Pharsalus
gptkb:Battle_of_Zama
gptkb:Battle_of_Carrhae
gptkbp:result Roman victory
gptkbp:significance part of the Roman expansion in North Africa
part of the Mithridatic Wars
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of trade routes
control of Cyrene
gptkbp:strategy establishment of provinces
use of cavalry
direct assault
gptkbp:strength arrived late
superior Roman numbers
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:cavalry_charges
siege warfare
flanking maneuvers
infantry formations
gptkbp:tactics_used siege warfare
flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:terrain hilly and rugged
gptkbp:type land battle
gptkbp:weather_conditions favorable for Roman forces
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cyrene
gptkb:Blood_Ravens
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5