What the records say
- When
- 14 Jun 1275
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 58.85° N, 14.22° E
- Description
- fought in 1275
Battle of Hova
1275 battle in Sweden
The Battle of Hova was fought in Hova, Sweden on 14 June 1275 between peasants commanded by King Valdemar of Sweden and Danish cavalry commanded by Duke Magnus and his brother Erik. The result was that Valdemar had to flee to Norway and Magnus became king of Sweden. It was a part of a series of conflicts between Magnus and his elder brother Valdemar.
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