Battle of Mount Cadmus 1148
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1148 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkey | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Second Crusade | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 37.6348, 29.2173 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Mount Cadmus took place near Laodicea at Chonae on 6 January 1148 during the Second Crusade. The French Crusader army, led by Louis VII of France, was defeated by the Seljuks of Rum.
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