Battle of Actium
Name
Battle of Actium
Description
The Battle of Actium was a pivotal event in Roman history, marking the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire. The battle was fought on September 2, 31 BCE, in the Ionian Sea near Actium, Greece. The forces of Octavian, led by Marcus Agrippa, defeated the combined forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII of Egypt.
Types
Cover
Ended
09/02/0031 BCE
Location
Ionian Sea
Period
Started
09/02/0031 BCE