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Siege of Retz 1486

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1486Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationAustriaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictAustrian–Hungarian WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsHoly Roman EmpireWikidata P710
Coordinates48.7569, 15.9513Wikidata P625

About the battle

The siege of Retz was a conflict between the Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary in 1486. It was part of the Austro-Hungarian War. The Hungarian capture of the town eventually led to the prosperity of its wine industry.

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Location

48.7569, 15.9513 · Austria

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