Battle of Parma
The Battle of Parma was fought on 18 February 1248 between the forces of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and the Lombard League. The Guelphs attacked the Imperial camp when Frederick II was away. The Imperial forces were defeated and much of Frederick's treasure was lost.
| Battle of Parma | |||||||
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| Part of Guelphs and Ghibellines | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Holy Roman Empire | Lombard League | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Frederick II Taddeo da Suessa † | Gregorio da Montelongo | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 5,600 | |||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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1,500 killed 3,000 captured camp, crown, banner, scepter and seal looted | unknown | ||||||
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