Battle of Ménfő (1044)

Battle of Ménfő (Holy Roman Empire & Kingdom of Germany & Hungarian supporters of Peter Orseolo vs Hungarian supporters of Samuel Aba) took place in 1044 during German–Hungarian War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1044
• Date: 6 July 1044
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: German–Hungarian War
• Side A: Holy Roman Empire, Kingdom of Germany, Hungarian supporters of Peter Orseolo
• Side B: Hungarian supporters of Samuel Aba
• Commanders (A): Henry III, Peter Orseolo
• Commanders (B): Samuel Aba
• Casualties: Light (side A), Heavy (Hungarian supporters of Samuel Aba)
• Outcome: German victory Peter Orseolo becomes King of Hungary
• Coordinates: 47.684°, 17.634°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Ménfő · Wikidata entry