Historical Events tagged with "magyar"

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Military & Warfare

Otto I's Defeat of the Magyars at Lechfeld

August 10th, 955 1069 years ago

The Battle of Lechfeld marked a decisive victory for Otto I against the Magyars, who had been invading Western Europe for decades. Fought near Augsburg, in present-day Germany, the battle was pivotal in securing the Holy Roman Empire's frontiers. Otto I's strategic mobilization of forces and use of cavalry led to a crushing defeat of the Magyar army, effectively ending their incursions into Western territories. This victory not only safeguarded Germany but also solidified Otto's position as a formidable ruler, laying the groundwork for his later crowning as Emperor.

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