-466 ⟶ Taras Defeated by Iapyges, Democracy Established

The Greek colony of Taras, in Magna Graecia, is defeated by ...
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⚔️ Hippocrates of Gela Conquers Leontini

Leontini subjugated by Hippocrates of Gela.⟶
Hippocrates of Gela Conquers Leontini (-498)
Ancient greeceTyrannyConquestGreek ColonizationWarfare
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Greeks Defeat Carthaginians at the Battle of Himera

Battle of Himera—The Carthaginians under Hamilcar are defeated by the Greeks of Sicily, led by Gelon of Syracuse.⟶
Greeks Defeat Carthaginians at the Battle of Himera (-480)
Ancient greeceMilitary HistoryBattleWarfare
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Taras Defeated by Iapyges, Democracy Established

The Greek colony of Taras, in Magna Graecia, is defeated by Iapyges, a native population of ancient Apulia; Tarentine monarchy falls, with the installation of a democracy and the expulsion of the Pythagoreans.⟶
Taras Defeated by Iapyges, Democracy Established (-466)
Ancient greeceMagna GraeciaWarfareDemocracyPolitical Change
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Outbreak of Hostilities Between Segesta and Selinunte

Hostilities between Segesta and Selinunte, two Greek cities on Sicily.⟶
Outbreak of Hostilities Between Segesta and Selinunte (-454)
Ancient greeceWarfareConflictMilitary HistoryAncient Italy
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Samnites Conquer Greek Colony of Cumae

The Greek colony of Cumae in Italy falls to the Samnites.⟶
Samnites Conquer Greek Colony of Cumae (-428)
Ancient romeSamnitesMilitary HistoryWarfareExpansionismConflict
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Dionysius I's Failed Siege of Rhegium

Dionysius I, tyrant of Syracuse, begins an attempt to extend his rule to the Greek cities of southern Italy. He unsuccessfully besieges Rhegium.⟶
Dionysius I's Failed Siege of Rhegium (-391)
Ancient greeceTyrannyMilitary HistorySiege WarfareMagna Graecia
ItalyItaly