Battle of St. Jakob an der Birs 1444
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1444 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Switzerland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Old Zürich War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 47.5420, 7.6180 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of St. Jakob an der Birs was fought between the Old Swiss Confederacy and French (mostly Armagnac) mercenaries, on the banks of the river Birs. The battle took place on 26 August 1444 and was part of the Old Zürich War. The site of the battle was near Münchenstein, Switzerland, just over 1 km outside the city walls of Basel, today within Basel's St-Alban district.
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