Battle of the Counts 1287
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1287 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Italy | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | War of the Sicilian Vespers | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Navy of the Crown of Aragon | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 40.8333, 14.2500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Counts was a naval engagement during the War of the Sicilian Vespers. Fought on 23 June 1287 between the fleets of Aragon-Sicily and Angevin Naples, the battle was a major victory for the Aragonese fleet and its commander, Roger of Lauria.
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