Battle of Niså (1062)

Battle of Niså (Kingdom of Denmark vs Kingdom of Norway) took place in 1062 during Harald Hardrada's invasions of Denmark.

Battle facts

• Year: 1062
• Date: 1062-08-15
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Harald Hardrada's invasions of Denmark
• Side A: Kingdom of Denmark
• Side B: Kingdom of Norway
• Commanders (A): Sweyn Estridsson, Finn Arnesson
• Commanders (B): Harald Hardrada, Haakon Ivarsson
• Casualties: 70 ships cleared of men Remainder retreated (Kingdom of Denmark)
• Outcome: Norwegian victory
• Coordinates: 56.651°, 12.811°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Niså · Wikidata entry

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