Battle of Ephesus (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 |
| Coordinates | 37.9411, 27.3419 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Ephesus took place on 24 December 1147 during the Second Crusade. The French Crusader army, led by Louis VII of France, successfully fended off an ambush by the Seljuks of Rum outside Ephesus.
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