Siege of Dorostolon 971
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 971 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Romania | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Sviatoslav's invasion of Bulgaria | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Byzantine Empire, Kievan Rus' | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 44.1186, 27.2603 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege and Battle of Dorostolon (Silistra) was fought in 971 between the Byzantine Empire and forces of Kievan Rus'. The Byzantines, led by John I Tzimiskes, were victorious.
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