Battle of Kleidion (1014 AD)

Battle of Kleidion (Byzantine Empire vs Bulgarian Empire) took place in 1014 AD during Byzantine conquest of Bulgaria.

Battle facts

Year: 1014 AD
Date: 1014-07-29
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Byzantine conquest of Bulgaria
Side A: Byzantine Empire
Side B: Bulgarian Empire
Commanders (A): Basil II, Nikephoros Xiphias, Constantine Diogenes, Theophylaktos Botaneiates
Commanders (B): Samuel of Bulgaria, Gabriel Radomir
Casualties: approx. UnknownDevastating entire forces, 15,000 captured
Outcome: Byzantine victory
Coordinates: 41.367°, 23.017°