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Battle of Mortemer 1054

Battle of Mortemer: William+Henry
Image: Chroniques de Saint-Denis, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1054Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationFranceNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
ParticipantsKingdom of FranceWikidata P710
Coordinates49.7517, 1.5511Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Mortemer was a defeat for Henry I of France when he led an army against his vassal, William the Bastard, Duke of Normandy in 1054. William was eventually to become known as William the Conqueror after his successful invasion and conquest of England.

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Location

49.7517, 1.5511 · France

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