Battle of Stilo (982 AD)

Battle of Stilo (Holy Roman Empire & Principality of Benevento vs Fatimid Caliphate & Emirate of Sicily) took place in 982 AD during Muslim invasions of Italy.

Battle facts

• Year: 982 AD
• Date: 0982-07-19
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Muslim invasions of Italy
• Side A: Holy Roman Empire, Principality of Benevento
• Side B: Fatimid Caliphate, Emirate of Sicily
• Commanders (A): Emperor Otto II, Landulf IV of Benevento, Pandulf II of Salerno
• Commanders (B): Emir Abu'l-Qasim
• Casualties: approx. 4,000 killed including many noblesFewer than Imperial army|
• Outcome: Fatimid-Sicilian victory
• Coordinates: 39.025°, 17.202°

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