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Battle of Racibórz 1241

Battle of Racibórz: Mieszko the Fat
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1241Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationPolandNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictMongol invasion of PolandWikidata P361
ParticipantsKingdom of Poland, Mongol EmpireWikidata P710
Coordinates50.0833, 18.2167Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Raciborz took place in the Polish town of Raciborz, on 20 March 1241, during the Mongol invasion of Poland. It ended in the victory of a Polish army from Silesia, commanded by Duke of Opole and Raciborz, Mieszko II the Fat.

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Location

50.0833, 18.2167 · Poland

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