Battle of Cologne
The Battle of Cologne was fought near the city of Köln (English: Cologne) (now part of Germany) in the year 716 AD. The battle is known chiefly as the first battle of Charles Martel's command and is the only defeat of his life.
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Austrasia |
Neustria Frisians | ||||||
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Charles Martel |
Chilperic II Redbad, King of the Frisians | ||||||
Location within North Rhine-Westphalia Battle of Cologne (Germany) Battle of Cologne (Europe) |
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