Battle of Pharsalus

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the date of battle?August 9, 48 BC
2. What is the location?Pharsalus, Thessaly, Central Greece
3. What was the Battle of Pharsalus and when did it happen?It was a major fight between Julius Caesar and Pompey that took place on August 9, 48 BC near Pharsalus in Greece.
4. Who were the main leaders in the battle?The main leaders were Julius Caesar, a celebrated general, and Pompey Magnus, a powerful senator.

First Triumvirate: An informal political alliance between Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus that dominated Roman politics.
Optimates: A political faction in the late Roman Republic that sought to maintain the traditional power and authority of the Senate.
Dictator Perpetuo: A Latin title meaning 'dictator for life,' which Julius Caesar assumed, signifying absolute power.