Historical Events tagged with "dukes"
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King Birger's Treachery at Nyköping Banquet
King Birger of Sweden invited his brothers, Dukes Valdemar and Erik, to a banquet at Nyköping Castle under the guise of reconciliation. Instead, the king seized them and imprisoned them in a dungeon where they were left to starve. This betrayal was a significant act of political maneuvering within the Swedish nobility, showcasing the brutal nature of power struggles during the medieval period.
Continue ReadingAssassination at Gąsawa Assembly of Dukes
During a meeting of Piast dukes in Gąsawa, Polish Prince Leszek the White and Duke Henry the Bearded were attacked by assassins while bathing. This sudden and violent assault caused significant turmoil among the Polish nobility and led to a power struggle in the region. The motives behind the attack included political rivalries and disputes regarding succession and governance among the ruling classes.
Continue ReadingOtto I Defeats Coalition at Andernach
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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