Battle of Sauðafell 1550
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1550 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Iceland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Icelandic Reformation | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 65.0172, -21.6483 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Sauðafell (Orrustan á Sauðafelli) occurred in 1550, when the forces of Catholic Bishop Jón Arason clashed with the forces of Daði Guðmundsson of Snóksdalur.
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