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Battle of Sauðafell 1550

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1550Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationIcelandNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictIcelandic ReformationWikidata P361
Coordinates65.0172, -21.6483Wikidata 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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Location

65.0172, -21.6483 · Iceland

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