Battle of Brissarthe (866 AD)

Battle of Brissarthe (West Francia vs Kingdom of Brittany & Danish Vikings) took place in 866 AD during Frankish–Viking battles and Franco-Breton wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 866 AD
• Date: 0866-07-06
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Frankish–Viking battles and Franco-Breton wars
• Side A: West Francia
• Side B: Kingdom of Brittany, Danish Vikings
• Commanders (A): Robert the Strong, Ranulf I of Aquitaine, Gauzfrid of Maine, Hervé of Maine
• Commanders (B): Salomon, Hastein
• Outcome: Breton-Viking victory
• Coordinates: 47.700°, -0.454°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Brissarthe · Wikidata entry

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