Battle of Holmengrå (1139 AD)
Battle of Holmengrå (Gille dynasty vs Hardrada dynasty) took place in 1139 AD during Civil war era in Norway.
Battle facts
- Year: 1139 AD
- Date: 1139-11-19
- Era: Medieval
- Conflict: Civil war era in Norway
- Side A: Gille dynasty
- Side B: Hardrada dynasty
- Commanders (A): Sigurd Haraldsson, Inge Haraldsson
- Commanders (B): Sigurd Slembe, Magnus the Blind
- Casualties: approx. UnknownHeavy Norwegian losses
Danish ships retreated
- Outcome: Decisive Sigurd/Inge (Gille) victory
- Coordinates: 58.938°, 11.108°
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