Pharsalus

American

[fahr-sey-luhs] / fɑrˈseɪ ləs /

noun

an ancient city in central Greece, in Thessaly: site of Caesar's victory over Pompey 48 b.c.

Pharsalus British

/ fɑːˈseɪləs /

noun

an ancient town in Thessaly in N Greece. Several major battles were fought nearby, including Caesar's victory over Pompey (48 _bc )

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In 48 BCE, Caesar defeated Pompey at the Battle of Pharsalus in northern Greece.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Julius Caesar was 54 at the Battle of Pharsalus.

From Time Magazine Archive

Near the town of Old Pharsalus he attacked Caesar but was defeated and his army dispersed.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

After the battle of Pharsalus, Pompeius, closely pursued by Caesar, had thoughts of going to Parthia and trying to form alliances there.

From Helps to Latin Translation at Sight by Luce, Edmund

To limit his delegated power was to challenge their omnipotence, to renew the issue between the many and the few which had been decided at Pharsalus and Philippi.

From The History of Freedom by Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron

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