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Battle of Pharsalus
The Battle of Pharsalus was fought at Pharsalus (Greece) on August 9 48 BC, between the Populares faction, led by Gaius Iulius Caesar, and the Optimates faction, led by Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, of the Roman Republic. The victory of Caesar weakened the Senatorial forces and solidified his control over the Republic.
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