Battle of Soltau (1519 AD)

Battle of Soltau (Brunswick & Calenberg vs Lüneburg & Hildesheim) took place in 1519 AD during Hildesheim Diocesan Feud.

Battle facts

Year: 1519 AD
Date: 1519-07-08
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Hildesheim Diocesan Feud
Side A: Brunswick, Calenberg
Side B: Lüneburg, Hildesheim
Commanders (A): Henry the Younger, Eric the Elder
Commanders (B): Henry the Middle, Bishop John IV
Casualties: approx. Est. 3,000 to 3,500 killedEst. 10 to 200 killed
Outcome: Lüneburg victory. Brunswick forces flee into the surrounding bogs
Coordinates: 53.058°, 9.773°

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Battle of Soltau (1519 AD)

Battle of Soltau took place in 1519 AD. Brunswick & Calenberg vs Lüneburg & Hildesheim. Approx. Est. 3,000 to 3,500 killedEst. 10 to 200 killed casualties. Part of Hildesheim Diocesan Feud. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.