Battle of Volta Mantovana (1080) 1080
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1080 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Italy | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Investiture controversy | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Holy Roman Empire, House of Canossa | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 45.3217, 10.6589 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Volta Mantovana was fought on the 15th of October 1080 between troops raised by the schismatic bishops of Lombardy loyal to the emperor Henry IV and to anti-pope Guibert of Ravenna against forces commanded by Matilda of Tuscany. Margravine Matilda was defeated and the pro-Imperial forces gained the upper hand.
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