Battle of Callicinus

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Battle of Callicinus
Part of Third Macedonian War
Date 171 BC
Location
Result Macedonian victory
Combatants
Macedon Roman Republic
Commanders
Perseus of Macedon Licinius Crassus
Illyrian and Macedonian Wars
Illyrian - First - Second - Third - Fourth
Third Macedonian War
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The Battle of Callicinus was fought in 171 BC between Macedon and Rome. The Macedonians were led by their king, Perseus, while the Roman force was led by Consul Publius Licinius Crassus. The Macedonians were victorious.