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Battle of Occhiobello 1815

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date8 April 1815 – 9 April 1815Wikidata
Year1815Wikidata P580 (start time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationItalyNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictNeapolitan WarWikidata P361
Coordinates44.9152, 11.5796Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Occhiobello was fought on 8–9 April 1815 and was the turning point of the Neapolitan War. Joachim Murat, King of Naples was repulsed by an Austrian force under the command of Johann Frimont whilst trying to cross the bridge over the Po River at Occhiobello. Following the battle, the Austrians would not lose an engagement for the remainder of the war.

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Location

44.9152, 11.5796 · Italy

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