Battle of Mardia

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Battle of Mardia
Part of Wars of Constantine I
Date late 316 Location the Valley of Mardia in Greece Result Constantinian victory
Belligerents
Constantinians	Licinians
Commanders
Constantine I	Licinius

v • d • e Battles of Constantine I Turin – Verona – Milvian Bridge – Cibalae – Mardia – Adrianople – Hellespont – Chrysopolis

The Battle of Mardia, also known as Battle of Campus Ardiensis, was fought in late 316/early 317 between the forces of Roman Emperors Constantine I and Licinius. Constantine won the battle, and, according to a peace signed on 1 March 317, Licinius ceded territory to him, and had to execute Valerius Valens, whom Licinius had appointed Caesar before the battle. The peace lasted for about seven years.

[edit] References

• Valens article at DIR