# Battle of Abritus (251)

URL: https://roman-history.com/timeline/251-battle-of-abritus
Location: Moesia
Categories: battle

Roman forces were defeated and an emperor died in battle against a foreign enemy for the first time.

## Why it matters
The defeat illustrated mounting frontier pressure and imperial instability.

Ruler at the time: [Decius](https://roman-history.com/rulers/decius)