Battle between the Germanic tribe of the Suebi under the leadership of Ariovistus against six Roman legions under the command of Gaius Julius Caesar in 58 BCE. It took place in 58 BCE in what is now France. The setting was Alsace. It was part of the Gallic War. Those involved included Germanic people and Romans.
Before and after
- 23 September 63 BCEBirth of Augustus
- from 60 BCE to 106 CEDacia
- from 59 BCE to 51 BCECaesar begins the conquest of Gaul
- 58 BCEPublication of Commentarii de Bello Gallico
- 58 BCEBattle of Vosges
- 58 BCEBattle of the Arar
- from 58 BCE to 51 BCEGallic War
- from 57 BCE to 935 CESilla
- 55 BCEOrigins of Theatre of Pompey
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The era
This moment belongs to the Ancient civilizations (3,200 BCE to 500 CE), writing, cities and empires. You can also browse everything in the 1st century BCE.