Battle of Bergamo
Battle of Bergamo | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Alans | Western Roman Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Beorgor † | Ricimer | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown |
The Battle of Bergamo was fought between Alans and the Western Roman Empire in 464. In 464, the Alan king led an invasion of Northern Italy, marching his force into the Po Valley. At Bergamo, near Milan, Beorgor was confronted by the Roman general Ricimer on 6 February 464. After fierce fighting, the Alans were defeated and Beorgor was killed.
Sources[]
- Jaques, Tony (2007). Dictionary of Battles and Sieges: A-E. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0313335372.
Categories:
- 464
- Battles involving the Alans
- Battles involving the Roman Empire
- Battles in Lombardy
- Military history of Italy
- Battle stubs