375 BCE

Learning that the Spartan garrison of Orchomenus (in Boeotia) is leaving for an expedition to Locris, Pelopidas sets out with the Sacred Band of Thebes and a small force of cavalry, intending to seize the city while it is unguarded. However, as the Thebans approach the city, they learn that a sizable force has been dispatched from Sparta to reinforce the garrison at Orchomenus and is approaching the city. Pelopidas retreats with his force, but before the Thebans can reach safety at Tegyra, they meet the original Spartan garrison returning from Locris. In the ensuing Battle of Tegyra, the Thebans rout the larger Spartan force. Zhou Lie Wang becomes king of the Zhou dynasty of China. The Theban general, Pelopidas, is made the leader of the Sacred Band, a selected infantry body of 300.

In the 370s BC, the 4th century BC.

Conflict & Security

  • Zhou Lie Wang becomes king of the Zhou dynasty of China.source

Exploration & Expansion

  • Learning that the Spartan garrison of Orchomenus (in Boeotia) is leaving for an expedition to Locris, Pelopidas sets out with the Sacred Band of Thebes and a small force of cavalry, intending to seize the city while it is unguarded. However, as the Thebans approach the city, they learn that a sizable force has been dispatched from Sparta to reinforce the garrison at Orchomenus and is approaching the city. Pelopidas retreats with his force, but before the Thebans can reach safety at Tegyra, they meet the original Spartan garrison returning from Locris. In the ensuing Battle of Tegyra, the Thebans rout the larger Spartan force.source

Religion & Belief

  • The Theban general, Pelopidas, is made the leader of the Sacred Band, a selected infantry body of 300.source

Births

  • Chanakya, ancient Indian teacher, author, strategist and royal advisor.source
  • Cleitus the Black, Macedonian general of Alexander the Great (approximate date)source

Deaths

  • Hippocrates, Greek physician (approximate year)source