Battle of Frankenhausen (1525 AD)

Battle of Frankenhausen (Landgraviate of Hesse & Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel & George of Saxony vs Peasants' army) took place in 1525 AD during German Peasants' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1525 AD
• Date: 1525-05-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: German Peasants' War
• Side A: Landgraviate of Hesse, Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, George of Saxony
• Side B: Peasants' army
• Commanders (A): Philip I of Hesse, George of Wettin, Henry of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
• Commanders (B): Bonaventura Kuerschner, Thomas Müntzer (captured)
• Casualties: approx. 67,000+
• Outcome: Princely victory
• Coordinates: 51.356°, 11.101°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Frankenhausen · Wikidata entry

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