Historical Events tagged with "acheloos"

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Military & Warfare

Tsar Simeon I's Victory at the Battle of Acheloos

August 20th, 917 1107 years ago

Tsar Simeon I of Bulgaria achieved a major victory against a Byzantine army at the Battle of Acheloos. The battle took place on the banks of the Acheloos River, where Simeon’s forces effectively routed the Byzantine troops. This decisive engagement not only solidified Simeon's control over Bulgaria but also marked a significant moment in the protracted struggle between the Bulgarian Empire and the Byzantine Empire.

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