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339 BCE

The Roman consul Titus Manlius Imperiosus Torquatus defeats the Latins in the Battle of Trifanum. Philip II of Macedon decides to attack the Scythians, using as an excuse their reluctance to allow Philip to dedicate a statue of Heracles at the Danube estuary. The two armies clash on the plains of modern-day Dobruja. The ninety-year-old King of the Scythians, Ateas, is killed during the battle and his army is routed. Xenocrates is elected as head of the Greek Academy replacing Speusippus.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • Xenocrates is elected as head of the Greek Academy replacing Speusippus.source

Conflict & Security

  • The Roman consul Titus Manlius Imperiosus Torquatus defeats the Latins in the Battle of Trifanum.source
  • Philip II of Macedon decides to attack the Scythians, using as an excuse their reluctance to allow Philip to dedicate a statue of Heracles at the Danube estuary. The two armies clash on the plains of modern-day Dobruja. The ninety-year-old King of the Scythians, Ateas, is killed during the battle and his army is routed.source

Births

  • Alexinus, Greek philosopher of Elis (approximate date)source

Deaths

  • Ateas, king of the Scythians (b. c. 429 BC)source
  • Speusippus, head of Plato's Academy (b. 407 BC)source