Battle of Sempach (1386 AD)

Battle of Sempach (Old Swiss Confederacy & Lucerne & Uri & Schwyz & Unterwalden vs Duchy of Austria) took place in 1386 AD during War between Switzerland and the House of Habsburg.

Battle facts

• Year: 1386 AD
• Date: 1386-07-09
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: War between Switzerland and the House of Habsburg
• Side A: Old Swiss Confederacy, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Unterwalden
• Side B: Duchy of Austria
• Commanders (A): Petermann von Gundoldingen
• Commanders (B): Leopold III, Duke of Austria, Johann von Ochsenstein, Johann von Waldburg |
• Casualties: approx. 200-6001,500, among them c. 400 noblemen
• Outcome: Swiss victory|
• Coordinates: 47.146°, 8.213°

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