Battle of Butera (845 AD)

Battle of Butera (Byzantine Empire vs Aghlabids) took place in 845 AD during Muslim conquest of Sicily.

Battle facts

Year: 845 AD
Date: 0845-01-01
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Muslim conquest of Sicily
Side A: Byzantine Empire
Side B: Aghlabids
Commanders (A): Unknown
Commanders (B): Al-Abbas ibn al-Fadl
Casualties: approx. 9,000–10,000 killed (exaggeration)Light
Outcome: Aghlabid victory
Coordinates: 37.183°, 14.183°

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Battle of Butera (845 AD)

Battle of Butera took place in 845 AD. Byzantine Empire vs Aghlabids. Approx. 9,000–10,000 killed (exaggeration)Light casualties. Part of Muslim conquest of Sicily. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.