Battle of Sauðafell

The Battle of Sauðafell (Orrustan á Sauðafelli) occurred in 1550, when the forces of Catholic Bishop Jón Arason clashed with the forces of Daði Guðmundsson of Snóksdalur.

Battle of Sauðafell
Part of the European wars of religion
and the Protestant Reformation
Date2 October 1550
Location
Sauðafell, Iceland
Result

Daði Guðmundsson victory

  • Jón Arason defeated and captured
  • Collapse of Catholicism in Iceland
Belligerents
Jón Arason's forces Daði Guðmundsson's forces
Commanders and leaders
Jón Arason (POW) Daði Guðmundsson
Strength
~100 ~80
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown
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