Battle of Benevento (1266 AD)

Battle of Benevento (Guelphs & House of Anjou & House of Capet vs Ghibellines & House of Hohenstaufen) took place in 1266 AD during Crusade against the Hohenstaufen.

Battle facts

• Year: 1266 AD
• Date: 1266-03-05
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Crusade against the Hohenstaufen
• Side A: Guelphs, House of Anjou, House of Capet
• Side B: Ghibellines, House of Hohenstaufen
• Commanders (A): Charles of Anjou, Hugh of Mirepoix, Philip of Montfort, Gilles de Trasignies
• Commanders (B): Manfred of Sicily, Count of Anglano, Giordano d'Anglano, Count Galvan, Count Bartholomew
• Casualties: approx. Unknown but comparatively lightMost of the army Only 600 of the 3,600 armoured cavalrymen escaped death or capture Annihilation of the Saracen corps
• Outcome: Decisive Guelph victory
• Coordinates: 41.134°, 14.773°

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