Siege of Avignon (737) 737
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 737 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Muslim conquests | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Francia, Umayyad Caliphate | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 43.9500, 4.8167 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Avignon was contested in 737. Frankish forces led by Charles Martel defeated the Umayyad garrison of Avignon and destroyed the stronghold.
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