Battle of Fossalta

The Battle of Fossalta was a battle of the War of the Guelphs and Ghibellines in Northern Italy. It took place in Fossalta, a small location on the Panaro River, and is especially remembered for the capture of Enzio of Sardinia, son of Emperor Frederick II of Hohenstaufen.

Battle of Fossalta
Part of Guelphs and Ghibellines

Battle of Fossalta and king Enzio captured
Date26 May 1249
Location
Fossalta stream near Modena
Result Guelph victory
Belligerents
Ghibellines:
Holy Roman Empire
Cremona and Modena
Guelphs:
Bologna
Lombard League
Commanders and leaders
King Enzio (POW)
Buoso da Dovara
Filippo Ugoni
Ottaviano degli Ubaldini
Antonio Lambertacci
Strength
15,000 8,800
Casualties and losses
Heavy
Also king Enzio and 400 knights captured
Heavy
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