Battle of Asfeld | |||||||
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Alboin, son of King Audoin Alboin slew Thorismund in single combat during the battle |
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Belligerents | |||||||
Lombards | Gepids | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
King Audoin Prince Alboin |
King Thorisind Prince Thorismund † |
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Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Heavy |
The Battle of Asfeld was fought in 552 between the Lombards and the Gepids. The Lombards, led by King Audoin (with the help of his brother-in-law Amalafrid), were victorious, and, Turismod, the son of King Thorisind, was slain in the battle.