Battle of Val-ès-Dunes 1047
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About the battle
The Battle of Val-ès-Dunes (Valesdunes) was fought in 1047 by the combined forces of the Norman duke William I and the French king Henry I against the forces of several rebel Norman barons, led by William's cousin Guy of Brionne.
As a result of winning the battle, William was able to retain his title and maintain control over the western half of his duchy.
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