Battle of Kleidion (1014)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1014
• Date: 29 July 1014
• 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: Devastating entire forces, 15,000 captured (Bulgarian Empire)
• Outcome: Byzantine victory
• Coordinates: 41.367°, 23.017°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Kleidion · Wikidata entry