Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sultan
gptkb:Julius_Caesar |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Committed suicide
Caesar's control over North Africa Fled to Africa |
| gptkbp:alliance |
Strengthened with local leaders
Weakened due to loss |
| gptkbp:artwork |
Referenced in historical texts
|
| gptkbp:battle_honors |
Enhanced after the battle
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Julius_Caesar
Pompeian forces |
| gptkbp:date |
March 6, 46 BC
|
| gptkbp:defeated |
Many were executed
|
| gptkbp:depicts |
Various historical paintings
|
| gptkbp:duration |
One day
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Varied among historians
Part of the larger conflict between Caesar and Pompey Promoted his image as a savior of Rome |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
Often viewed as a hero
Often viewed as a villain |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Contributed to civil strife.
Led to the end of the Republic Shifted power dynamics in Rome |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Commentarii_de_Bello_Civili
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Thapsus
|
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
Approximately 30,000
Approximately 60,000 Legions and auxiliary troops Legions and cavalry units |
| gptkbp:leadership |
Charismatic and decisive
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on future military tactics
Seen as a tragic failure |
| gptkbp:location |
Thapsus, Tunisia
|
| gptkbp:military_rank |
Diminished after the battle
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Failed to arrive in time
Defensive positioning Innovative and adaptive Conventional and rigid Traditional Roman legions |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of siege engines
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Pursued remaining Pompeians
Received from loyal allies |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Metellus_Scipio
gptkb:Cato_the_Younger |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
46 BC
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Consolidation of power
Defeat and disbandment |
| gptkbp:political_ideology |
Portrayed as defenders of the Republic
|
| gptkbp:political_position |
Strengthened his position in Rome
|
| gptkbp:reform |
Established as a key figure in Roman history
Failed to materialize after defeat Led to changes in Roman governance |
| gptkbp:result |
Decisive victory for Julius Caesar
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Final battle of the Caesar's civil war
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the grain supply
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Cavalry charges
Flanking maneuvers Aggressive engagement |