Battle of Falconaria 1299
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1299 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Italy | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | War of the Sicilian Vespers | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 37.9372, 12.5322 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Falconaria (also La Falconara or Falconeria) was fought in the latter days of the War of the Sicilian Vespers. Fought on 1 December 1299 between the forces of Frederick II of Sicily and Philip I of Taranto of the Kingdom of Naples, it was a momentous victory for Frederick and a disaster for Philip, who was captured.
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