Battle of Calven (1499)

Battle of Calven (Three Leagues of the Grisons, in particular the League of God's House vs forces of king Maximilian I of the Holy Roman Empire) took place in 1499 during Swabian War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1499
• Date: 22 May 1499
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Swabian War
• Side A: Three Leagues of the Grisons, in particular the League of God's House
• Side B: forces of king Maximilian I of the Holy Roman Empire
• Commanders (A): Benedikt Fontana,, Dietrich Freuler,, Hertli da Capol,, Wilhelm Ringk,, Hans von Lombris
• Commanders (B): Ulrich von Habsberg
• Casualties: 2,000 dead (side A), 5,000 dead (side B)
• Outcome: Three Leagues victory
• Coordinates: 46.668°, 10.510°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Calven · Wikidata entry