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Battle of Prinitza 1263

Battle of Prinitza: Peloponnese Middle Ages map-en
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1263Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationGreeceNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictAchaean–Byzantine WarWikidata P361
Coordinates37.6700, 21.5000Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Prinitza was fought in 1263 between the forces of the Byzantine Empire, marching to capture Andravida, the capital of the Latin Principality of Achaea, and a small Achaean force. The Achaeans launched a surprise attack on the greatly superior and overconfident Byzantine force, defeated and scattered it, saving the principality from conquest.

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Location

37.6700, 21.5000 · Greece

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