Battle of Nocera

40°45′22.68″N 14°38′29.69″E

Battle of Nocera
Part of Norman conquest of southern Italy

Southern Italy at the time of the battle
Date24 July 1132
Location
Nocera dei Pagani, southern Italy
40°45′22.68″N 14°38′29.69″E
Result Defeat of Roger II of Sicily
Belligerents
Loyal Normans Rebel Normans
Commanders and leaders
Roger II of Sicily Ranulf of Alife
Robert II of Capua
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Nocera or Scafati was the first major battle of Roger II of Sicily and the first of his two major defeats (the other being the Battle of Rignano) at the hands of Count Ranulf of Alife.

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