Battle of Lehon

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath strengthened Breton independence
Increased Viking raids in the region
Viking settlement in Normandy
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:unknown
Lower for Vikings
High for Frankish forces
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Vikings
gptkb:Bretons
Frankish forces
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in art
Influence on French literature
celebrated in songs
studied in military history
Inspiration for modern media
commemorated in festivals
inspired Breton folklore
gptkbp:date April 20, 845
gptkbp:diplomatic_outcome gptkb:Treaty_of_Saint-Clair-sur-Epte
gptkbp:duration One day
one day
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Ballon
gptkbp:frankish_leader gptkb:Charles_the_Bald
gptkbp:historical_context conflict between Bretons and Vikings
Part of the larger conflict between Vikings and Franks
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Louis_the_Stammerer
gptkb:military_leadership
gptkb:Vikings
gptkb:Rollo_of_Normandy
gptkb:King_Charles_the_Bald
local chieftains
Brittany's nobility
Hasting the Viking
King Salomon of Brittany
Nominoe of Brittany
gptkbp:historical_figures gptkb:Richard_I_of_Normandy
gptkb:Louis_the_Stammerer
gptkb:Charles_VI_of_France
gptkb:Rollo
gptkb:Charles_de_Gaulle_Sr.
gptkb:Napoleon_Bonaparte
gptkb:Louis_VII_of_France
gptkb:Louis_XIV_of_France
gptkb:William_the_Conqueror
gptkb:Philip_IV_of_France
gptkb:Charles_V_of_France
gptkb:Louis_XIII_of_France
gptkb:Philip_II_of_France
gptkb:Hrolf_Ganger
gptkb:Louis_VI_of_France
gptkb:Louis_XVI_of_France
gptkb:Louis_XV_of_France
gptkb:Charles_VII_of_France
gptkb:Charles_the_Bald
gptkb:Robert_the_Strong
Guilhelm of Normandy
Odo of Paris
gptkbp:historical_impact Shift in power dynamics in France
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the beginning of Viking control in Normandy
gptkbp:historical_source Chronicles of Nantes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Lehon
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future Viking settlements
gptkbp:location Lehon, France
gptkbp:military_strategy Naval tactics by Vikings
Use of cavalry by Franks
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Nominoe
Hasting
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:Rollo
gptkb:Charles_the_Bald
gptkbp:part_of Breton War of Independence
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Nantes
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Annals_of_St._Bertin
Chronicles of the time
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Treaty_of_Nantes
gptkb:Battle_of_Chartres
gptkb:Siege_of_Paris
gptkb:Battle_of_Nantes
Battle of Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Battle of Rennes
Battle of Jengland
Battle of Dol
gptkbp:result Viking victory
victory for the Bretons
gptkbp:significance part of the Viking invasions of France
Part of the Viking invasions of France
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the region
control of Brittany
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:cavalry_charges
siege warfare
flanking maneuvers
ambush
infantry formations
naval support
gptkbp:tactics_used Surprise attack
gptkbp:viking_leader gptkb:Rollo
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rakata_Empire
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7