Battle of Pydna (148 BC)

This article is about the 148 BC battle. For the 168 BC battle, see Battle of Pydna.

Date	148 BC
Location	Near ancient Pydna
Result	Decisive Roman victory

Belligerents

Rome

Popular uprising in Macedon

Commanders and leaders

Quintus Caecilius Metellus

Andriscus

Macedonian Wars

First Second Third Fourth

Fourth Macedonian War

Pydna (148 BC)

The Battle of Pydna was fought in 148 BC between Rome and the forces of the Macedonian leader Andriscus. The Roman force was led by Quintus Caecilius Metellus, and was the winner of this engagement. The result of the battle played an important role in deciding the outcome of the Fourth Macedonian War. This battle annihilated the last military-political force of Macedon.

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