Pellene

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A Greek polis in the ancient region of Achaia.

Establishment

January 799 BC: Pellene a greek polis in the ancient region of Achaia, was founded in homeric times at latest.

Chronology

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1. Theban-Spartan Wars

Was a series of military conflicts fought between Sparta and Thebes for hegemony over Greece. Sparta had emerged victorious from the Peloponnesian War against Athens (431-404 BC), and occupied an hegemonic position over Greece. However, the Spartans' violent interventionism upset their former allies, especially Thebes and Corinth.

1.1.Battle of Leuctra (Aftermath)

The aftermath of the Battle of Leuctra, a battle between the Boeotians and the Spartans.

1.1.1.Second invasion of the Peloponnese

Was a Theban military campaign in the territories of Sparta in the Peoloponnese that resulted in several cities controlled by Sparta becoming independent.

January 368 BC: Sikyonia was invaded by Epameinondas, conquered and forced to join the Theban alliance. Sicyon and Pellene became allied to Thebes.

January 368 BC: The countryside of Troezen and Epidaurus was ravaged by Boeotian forces.

February 368 BC: The countryside of Troezen and Epidaurus was ravaged by Boeotian forces.

February 368 BC: Sikyonia was invaded by Epameinondas, conquered and forced to join the Theban alliance. Sicyon and Pellene became allied to Thebes.