Historical Events tagged with "guiscard"

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Military & Warfare

Bari Falls to Robert Guiscard's Forces

April 15th, 1071 953 years ago

Bari, the last major Byzantine stronghold in southern Italy, was surrendered to Robert Guiscard during his campaign to consolidate control over the region. This marked a significant turning point in the struggle for power in southern Italy, as Guiscard sought to expand his Norman influence and territorial holdings.

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