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Battle of Vyšehrad 1419

Battle of Vyšehrad: Starý Vyšehrad, 1420
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1419Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationCzechiaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictHussite WarsWikidata P361
ParticipantsHoly Roman EmpireWikidata P710
Coordinates50.0578, 14.4311Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Vyšehrad was a series of engagements at the start of the Hussite War between Hussite forces and Catholic crusaders sent by King Sigismund. The battle took place at the castle of Vyšehrad from 16 August 1419 to c. 1 November 1420.

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Location

50.0578, 14.4311 · Czechia

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