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Battle of Asfeld

Battle of Asfeld
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Alboin, son of King Audoin
Alboin slew Thorismund in single combat during the battle
Date 552
Location Asfeld?, Pannonia Secunda
Result Decisive Lombard victory
Belligerents
Lombards Gepids
Commanders and leaders
King Audoin
Prince Alboin
King Thorisind
Prince Thorismund 
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.



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