Battle of Andernach (876)

Battle of Andernach

Miniature of the battle of Andernach between Charles the Bald and Louis, his nephew. Image taken from f. 231v of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis.
Date8 October 876
Location
Kettig southeast of Andernach
50°26′21″N 7°24′22″E / 50.439195°N 7.406155°E / 50.439195; 7.406155
Result East Francian victory
Belligerents
West Francia East Francia
Commanders and leaders
Charles the Bald Louis the Younger
Location within Rhineland-Palatinate
Battle of Andernach (876) (Europe)

The First Battle of Andernach between the West Frankish king Charles the Bald and the East Frankish king Louis the Younger took place on 8 October 876 near Kettig southeast of Andernach and resulted in Charles' defeat.

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