Battle of Pandosia

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The Battle of Pandosia was fought in 331 BC between the Macedonians and the forces of the Samnites, Lucanians, and Bruttii. The Macedonians were led by Alexander of Epirus, the uncle of Alexander the Great. The Italic peoples defeated the Macedonians and Alexander of Epirus was killed by a Lucanian during the battle.