Battle of Cibalae

Battle of Cibalae
Part of Civil wars of the Tetrarchy

Constantine, bronze head from a sculpture, Capitoline Museums, Rome
DateAD 316
Location
Colonia Aurelia Cibalae (modern Vinkovci, Croatia)
45°16′59.999″N 18°48′0.000″E / 45.28333306°N 18.80000000°E / 45.28333306; 18.80000000
Result Constantinian victory
Belligerents
Constantine the Great Licinius
Commanders and leaders
Constantine Licinius
Strength
20,000 35,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown 20,000
Location within Croatia

The Battle of Cibalae was fought in 316 between the two Roman emperors Constantine I (r. 306–337) and Licinius (r. 308–324). The site of the battle, near the town of Cibalae (now Vinkovci, Croatia) in the Roman province of Pannonia Secunda, was approximately 350 kilometers within the territory of Licinius. Constantine won a resounding victory, despite being outnumbered.

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