Battle of Näfels 1388
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1388 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Switzerland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Growth of the Old Swiss Confederacy | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Archduchy of Austria, Old Swiss Confederacy | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 47.1011, 9.0661 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Näfels was fought on 9 April 1388 between the Swiss canton of Glarus, supported by its allies of the Old Swiss Confederation, and the Duchy of Austria ruled by the House of Habsburg. It was a decisive victory for Glarus and led to its independence from Habsburg rule. The battle was the last of the Swiss-Austrian conflicts that stretched through most of the 14th century.
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