Battle of Fossalta

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The Battle of Fossalta was a 1249 clash in northern Italy during the struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the papal-aligned Lombard League, notable for the capture of Emperor Frederick II’s son Enzio of Sardinia.

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Battle of Fossalta canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf battle
medieval battle
aftermath long imprisonment of Enzio in Bologna
associatedWith Guelph–Ghibelline rivalry in Bologna
belligerent Ghibellines
Guelphs
linked to: Guelf

Holy Roman Empire
Lombard League
capturedPerson Enzio of Sardinia
cause ongoing conflict between papal and imperial factions in Italy
combatant communal militias of the Lombard League
imperial German and Italian troops
commander Bolognese communal leaders
Enzio of Sardinia
Filippo Ugoni
conflict War of the Lombard League
country Italy
date 1249
describedAs major setback for Frederick II in Italy
era 13th century
followedBy continued warfare between Guelph and Ghibelline cities in Italy
historicalPeriod High Middle Ages
involved Bologna
Ghibelline forces
Guelph communes
linked to: Guelph

Modena
location Emilia-Romagna
Fossalta
near Modena
northern Italy
notableFor capture of Enzio of Sardinia
opponent forces of Frederick II
partOf Guelph–Ghibelline conflicts
struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the Lombard League
pointInTime 26 May 1249
precededBy earlier clashes between imperial and Lombard League forces
relatedTo Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor
result Lombard League victory
significance boosted prestige of the Lombard League
weakened imperial influence in northern Italy

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Enzio of Sardinia battle Battle of Fossalta
Enzo of Sardinia battle Battle of Fossalta
Bolognese forces engagedIn Battle of Fossalta