Battle of Sempach 1386
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1386 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Switzerland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | War between Switzerland and the House of Habsburg | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 47.1456, 8.2133 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Sempach was fought on 9 July 1386, between Leopold III, Duke of Austria and the Old Swiss Confederacy. The battle was a decisive Swiss victory in which Duke Leopold and numerous Austrian nobles died. The victory helped turn the loosely allied Swiss Confederation into a more unified nation and is seen as a turning point in the growth of Switzerland.
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