Battle of Dorylaeum (1147) 1147
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1147 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkey | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Second Crusade | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Holy Roman Empire, Sultanate of Rum | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 39.7833, 30.5167 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The second Battle of Dorylaeum took place near Dorylaeum in October 1147 during the Second Crusade. The battle consisted of a series of encounters over several days. The German Crusader forces of Conrad III were defeated by the Seljuk Turks led by Sultan Mesud I.
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