Historical Events tagged with "andernach"
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Military & Warfare
Otto I Defeats Coalition at Andernach
October 2nd, 939 1085 years ago
The Battle of Andernach saw Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, confront a coalition led by Eberhard of Franconia and several Frankish dukes. The clash, rooted in opposition to Otto’s consolidation of power, took place in Andernach, where his forces decisively crushed the rebellion. This victory solidified Otto's authority and demonstrated his military prowess against regional rivals, further consolidating his reign amidst growing tensions within the empire.
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