Battle of Ballon
840s conflicts8459th century in West FranciaBattles involving FranceBattles involving the Carolingian Empire ... and 1 more
Military history of Brittany
The Battle of Ballon took place on 22 November 845 between the forces of Charles the Bald, king of West Francia, and Nominoë, Duke of Brittany. Nominoë was appropriating border territory and opposing Charles' attempt to impose Frankish authority. Nominoë defeated Charles, initiating a period of Breton expansion and consolidation of power.
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Redon
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| Latitude | Longitude |
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| N 47.704444444444 ° | E -2.0702777777778 ° |
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35600 Redon
Brittany, France
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