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Battle of Welfesholz 1115

Battle of Welfesholz: Panorama Blick auf Siersleben von Welfesholz
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1115Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationGermanyNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
ParticipantsHoly Roman EmpireWikidata P710
Coordinates51.6167, 11.5667Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Welfesholz was fought on 11 February 1115 between the Imperial army of the Emperor Henry V and a rebellious Saxon force led by Lothair of Supplinburg, who would later become the Holy Roman Emperor.

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Location

51.6167, 11.5667 · Germany

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