Battle of Civitate (1053 AD)

Battle of Civitate (Normans vs Papal coalition & Byzantine Empire & Swabians & Italians & Lombards) took place in 1053 AD during Norman conquest of southern Italy.

Battle facts

• Year: 1053 AD
• Date: 1053-06-24
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Norman conquest of southern Italy
• Side A: Normans
• Side B: Papal coalition, Byzantine Empire, Swabians, Italians, Lombards
• Commanders (A): Humphrey of Hauteville, Robert Guiscard, Richard Drengot
• Commanders (B): Rudolf of Benevento, Gerard of Lorraine, Pope Leo IX
• Outcome: Norman victory
• Coordinates: 41.733°, 15.267°

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