Battle of Langensalza (1075)

When

9 Jun 1075

Kind

Event

Coordinates

51.11° N, 10.65° E

Placed at the town its text puts it in, Bad Langensalza.

First Battle of Langensalza: Emperor Henry IV defeats the Saxon nobles on the River Unstrut near Langensalza in Thuringia (modern Germany). He subjugates Saxony, and immediately tries to reassert his rights as the sovereign of northern Italy.

Victory of Henry IV over Saxon nobles

The First Battle of Langensalza was fought on 9 June 1075 between forces of King Henry IV of Germany and several rebellious Saxon noblemen on the River Unstrut near Langensalza in Thuringia. The battle was a complete success for Henry, resulting in the subjugation of the Saxons shortly before the Investiture Controversy commenced.

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