49 BCE military blockade and naval battle, part of Caesar's civil war against Pompey. It began on 19 April 49 BCE in what is now France and lasted until 6 September 49 BCE (about 5 months). The setting was Massalia. It was part of the Caesar's Civil War. Those involved included Caesarians, Massalia and Pompeians.
Before and after
- from 54 BCE to 628 CERoman–Persian Wars
- c. 50 BCEEruption of Apoyeque
- 49 BCECaesar defeats Pompey at Pharsalus
- from 10 January 49 BCE to 17 March 45 BCECaesar's Civil War
- from 19 April 49 BCE to 6 September 49 BCESiege of Massilia
- 24 August 49 BCEBattle of the Bagradas River
- 46 BCEOrigins of Forum of Caesar
- 1 January 45 BCEThe Julian calendar takes effect
- 17 March 45 BCEBattle of Munda
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The era
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