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Battle of Lucofao 679

Battle of Lucofao: Francia at the death of Pepin of Heristal
Image: Paul Vidal de La Blache, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year679Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationFranceNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
Coordinates49.6113, 4.0818Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Lucofao (or Bois-du-Fays) was the decisive engagement of the civil war that afflicted the Frankish kingdoms during and after the reign of Dagobert II (676–79). In the battle, the Neustrian forces of Theuderic III and his majordomo Ebroin defeated the forces of Austrasia under the dukes Pippin and Martin.

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Location

49.6113, 4.0818 · France

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