Battle of the Hellespont
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For the battle between Eumenes and Craterus after death of Alexander, see Battle of the Hellespont (321 BC).
The Battle of the Hellespont, consisting of two separate naval clashes, was fought in 324 between a Constantinian fleet, led by the eldest son of Constantine I, Crispus; and a larger fleet under Licinius' admiral, Abantus (or Amandus). Despite being outnumbered, Crispus won a very complete victory.
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Part of the civil wars of the Tetrarchy | |||||||
The Battle of the Hellespont, depicted on a tapestry by Pietro da Cortona (ca. 1635). | |||||||
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Constantinian fleet | Licinian fleet | ||||||
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Crispus | Abantus | ||||||
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200 ships | 350 ships |
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