Definition: In 48 B.C. following his defeat at Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar faced Pompey in a decisive battle in Greece, which was named Pharsalus for the location. Caesar had about 22,000 men and Pompey had twice that, but Caesar still won, losing only about 250 men. 24,000 of Pompey's men surrendered; the rest died or fled the battle.
The date of the Battle of Pharsalus was August 9, but according to the Julian Calendar, it was June 6, 48 B.C.
Julius Caesar describes the Battle of Pharsalus in his Civil War Commentaries, and Lucan wrote about it in his Pharsalia.
The date of the Battle of Pharsalus was August 9, but according to the Julian Calendar, it was June 6, 48 B.C.
Julius Caesar describes the Battle of Pharsalus in his Civil War Commentaries, and Lucan wrote about it in his Pharsalia.
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