Battle of Olivento (1041 AD)

Battle of Olivento (Byzantine Empire & Varangian Guard vs Normans & Lombards) took place in 1041 AD during Norman conquest of southern Italy.

Battle facts

Year: 1041 AD
Date: 1041-03-23
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Norman conquest of southern Italy
Side A: Byzantine Empire, Varangian Guard
Side B: Normans, Lombards
Commanders (A): Michael Dokeianos, Harald Hardrada
Commanders (B): William Iron Arm
Casualties: approx. UnknownUnknown
Outcome: Norman victory
Coordinates: 41.051°, 15.753°

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Battle of Olivento (1041 AD)

Battle of Olivento took place in 1041 AD. Byzantine Empire & Varangian Guard vs Normans & Lombards. Approx. UnknownUnknown casualties. Part of Norman conquest of southern Italy. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.