Chaeronea

Speech parts

1. Chaeronea - Noun

2. Chaeronea - Proper noun

Meaning

a battle in which Philip II of Macedon defeated the Athenians and Thebans (338 BC) and also Sulla defeated Mithridates (86 BC)

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According to Polybius, the only thing the Athenians eventually got by their opposition to Philip was the defeat at Chaeronea. Source: Internet

After Chaeronea, Philip inflicted a harsh punishment upon Thebes, but made peace with Athens on very lenient terms. Source: Internet

During the ensuing Battle of Chaeronea, Philip commanded the right wing and Alexander the left, accompanied by a group of Philip's trusted generals. Source: Internet

Battle of Chaeronea (338 BC) details The battle of Chaeronea took place in the autumn of 338 BC and resulted in a significant victory for Philip, who established Macedon's supremacy over the Greek cities. Source: Internet

The allies met the Macedonians at the Battle of Chaeronea and were decisively defeated, leaving Philip and the Macedonians the unquestioned master of Greece. Source: Internet

The people preferred Demosthenes's activism and even the bitter defeat at Chaeronea was regarded as a price worth paying in the attempt to retain freedom and influence. Source: Internet

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