Historical Events tagged with "bretons"
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Military & Warfare
Robert the Strong Defeated at Brissarthe
July 2nd, 866 1158 years ago
A joint force of Bretons and Vikings defeated the Frankish army led by Robert the Strong. This clash took place near the town of Brissarthe, where the Frankish troops sought to assert control over the region while the Bretons aimed to resist Frankish domination. The battle highlighted the challenges faced by the Franks in maintaining their influence in northern territories amidst growing resistance from local powers.
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