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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