Battle of Myriokephalon (1176)

Battle of Myriokephalon (Byzantine Empire & Kingdom of Hungary & Principality of Antioch & Grand Principality of Serbia vs Sultanate of Rum) took place in 1176 during Byzantine–Seljuq Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1176
• Date: 17 September 1176
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Byzantine–Seljuq Wars
• Side A: Byzantine Empire, Kingdom of Hungary, Principality of Antioch, Grand Principality of Serbia
• Side B: Sultanate of Rum
• Commanders (A): Andronikos Kontostephanos, Baldwin of Antioch, John Kantakouzenos, Andronikos Lampardas, Theodore Mavrozomes
• Commanders (B): Kilij Arslan II
• Casualties: Approx. of the army or half of those troops who were directly attacked (left and right wings only), possibly heavier (side A)
• Outcome: Military balance maintained
• Coordinates: 37.911°, 31.947°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Myriokephalon · Wikidata entry