Battle of Grathe Heath 1157
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate. Wikidata lists more than one location for this battle; the first is shown.
Key facts
| Year | 1157 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Denmark | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Danish Civil Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Sweyn III of Denmark, Valdemar I of Denmark | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 56.2390, 9.2900 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Grathe Heath was fought in 1157 between the Danish armies of Valdemar I and his rival for the Danish throne, Sweyn III. Valdemar's forces won the battle, and Sweyn III was slain while attempting to flee.
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