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Battle of Göllheim 1298

Battle of Göllheim: Tod Adolf von Nassau
Image: Simon Meister, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1298Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationGermanyNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
ParticipantsHoly Roman EmpireWikidata P710
Coordinates49.5926, 8.0443Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Göllheim was fought on 2 July 1298 between the forces of duke Albert I of Habsburg (German: Albrecht) and king Adolf of Nassau following the unilateral decision of the prince electors, without any formal election, to dethrone Adolf and proclaim Albert as king. Adolf died in the battle.

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Location

49.5926, 8.0443 · Germany

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