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Battle of Adrianople
	Part of Wars of Constantine I
Date	July 3, 324
Location	near Byzantium
Result	Constantinian victory
Belligerents
Constantinians	forces of Licinius
Commanders and leaders
Constantine	Licinius
Strength
125,000	150,000
Casualties and losses
	30,000 dead

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The Battle of Adrianople was fought on July 3, 324 between the armies of Constantine and Licinius. Constantine and his army were chasing some Sarmatians that had crossed over the Danube River into Licinius's territory. This was obviously meant to provoke Licinius into battle. Constantine's army was less in number, but contained many battle-hardened veterans. Constantine won the battle, and Licinius was forced to retreat inside the walls of Byzantium. Licinius later surrendered, on the understanding that his life would be spared, however he was executed the following year.

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-The '''Battle of Adrianople''' was fought on July 3, [[324]] between the armies of [[Constantine I (emperor)|Constantine]] and [[Licinius]]. Constantine and his army were chasing some Sarmatians that had crossed over the [[Danube River]] into Licinius's territory. This was obviously meant to provoke Licinius into battle. Constantine's army was less in number, but contained many battle-hardened veterans. Constantine won the battle, and Licinius was forced to retreat inside the walls of [[Byzantium]]. Licinius later surrendered, on the understanding that his lfe would be spared, however he was executed the following year.
+The '''Battle of Adrianople''' was fought on July 3, [[324]] between the armies of [[Constantine I (emperor)|Constantine]] and [[Licinius]]. Constantine and his army were chasing some Sarmatians that had crossed over the [[Danube River]] into Licinius's territory. This was obviously meant to provoke Licinius into battle. Constantine's army was less in number, but contained many battle-hardened veterans. Constantine won the battle, and Licinius was forced to retreat inside the walls of [[Byzantium]]. Licinius later surrendered, on the understanding that his life would be spared, however he was executed the following year.
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