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Battle of Alexandria
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type of battle

war or event

Roman Military Civil Wars

at a glance

location

Alexandria, Egypt

modern country

Egypt
In a local rising in Egypt provoked by new tax laws and reform of the coinage, Roman General Achilleus established himself in Alexandria as Emperor in Egypt. His rebellion was put down by Emperor Diocletian after an eight-month siege of the Egyptian capital. Achilleus was subsequently executed, reputedly by being fed to lions.


   
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