The Conquest of Conistorgis was a military conflict between the Lusitanians and the Roman Republic.
| Conquest of Conistorgis | |||||||
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| Part of Lusitanian War | |||||||
 Map of the Gulf of Cádiz in ancient times, depicting Conistorgis | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Roman Republic Cunei | Lusitanians | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Mummius | Caucenus | ||||||
Background
editPreviously, Rome had sent Mummius to fight Caesarus. Caesarus was initially defeated, however, while fleeing, managed to turn the battle around, killing 9,000 Romans in the end. Mummius used his 5,000 remaining soldiers and attacked the Lusitanians by surprise, slaying a large number of them.[1][2]
The Battle
editThe Lusitanians on the other side of the Tagus, led by Caucenus, invaded the Cunei, who were subject to Rome, and captured Conistorgis.[1][3]
Aftermath
editIn response to the Lusitanian battles, Mummius pursued the Lusitanian forces into Africa. Mummius successfully defeated the Lusitanian rebels and ended the siege at Ocile.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Alexandria 1912–1913, p. 227.
- ^ Mommsen 1891, p. 15.
- ^ Mommsen 1891, p. 15–16.
- Mommsen, Theodor (1891). The History of Rome. Vol. 3. C. Scribner.
- Alexandria, Appianus (1912–1913). Appian's Roman history. Vol. 1. Harvard University Press.