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Battle of Marathon

The Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC during the first Persian invasion of Greece. It was fought between the citizens of Athens, aided by Plataea, and a Persian force commanded by Datis and Artaphernes. The battle was the culmination of the first attempt by Persia under King Darius I to subjugate Greece. The Greek army inflicted a crushing defeat…

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Date
12 September 490 BC (6 Boedromion)
Result
Athenian victory

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Battle of Marathon → Athenian victory

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Battle of MarathonResultAthenian victory1.00infobox
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