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Encyclopedia > Battle of Tagliacozzo
Battle of Tagliacozzo

Conflict:
Date: August 23, 1268
Place: Italy
Outcome: French victory
Combatants
France Sicily
Commanders
Charles of Anjou Conradin
Strength
Casualties

The Battle of Tagliacozzo was fought on August 23, 1268 between the French forces of Charles of Anjou and the Sicilians, led by Conradin. Initially, Conradin's forces were winning, but when Charles' reserve forces entered the fight, Conradin was forced to flee back to Rome. He was later captured and imprisoned. August 23 is the 235th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (236th in leap years), with 130 days remaining. ... For broader historical context, see 1260s and 13th century. ... Charles I (March 1227 - January 7, 1285) was the posthumous son of King Louis VIII of France, created Count of Anjou by his elder brother King Louis IX in 1246, thus founding the second Angevin dynasty. ... Portrait of Conradin from the Codex Manesse (Folio 7r). ... August 23 is the 235th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (236th in leap years), with 130 days remaining. ... For broader historical context, see 1260s and 13th century. ... Charles I (March 1227 - January 7, 1285) was the posthumous son of King Louis VIII of France, created Count of Anjou by his elder brother King Louis IX in 1246, thus founding the second Angevin dynasty. ... Portrait of Conradin from the Codex Manesse (Folio 7r). ... Portrait of Conradin from the Codex Manesse (Folio 7r). ...


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