Battle of Soltau (1519)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1519
• Date: 28 June 1519
• 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: Est. 3,000 to 3,500 killed (Brunswick & Calenberg), Est. 10 to 200 killed (Lüneburg & Hildesheim)
• Outcome: Lüneburg victory. Brunswick forces flee into the surrounding bogs
• Coordinates: 53.058°, 9.773°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Soltau · Wikidata entry