295 BC
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Centuries: 4th century BC - 3rd century BC - 2nd century BC
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Events
- In the Battle of Sentinum, the Romans under Fabius Rullianus and Publius Decius Mus (son of the hero of the Latin War) defeat the Samnites and their Etruscan and Gallic allies, causing the Etruscans, Gauls, and Umbrians to make peace. During battle, Decius, like his father, deliberately sacrificed his life to rally his men to victory.
- Athens surrenders to Demetrius Poliorcetes.
- Ptolemy I of Egypt begins reconquest of Cyprus.
- Seleucus I acquires Cilicia.
- Lysimachus acquires Ionia.
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