Battle of Cologne

Battle of Cologne
Date716
Location
Cologne
50°56′33″N 6°57′32″E / 50.94257°N 6.958976°E / 50.94257; 6.958976
Result Neustria-Frisian victory
Belligerents
Austrasia Neustria
Frisians
Commanders and leaders
Charles Martel Chilperic II
Redbad, King of the Frisians
Location within North Rhine-Westphalia
Battle of Cologne (Germany)
Battle of Cologne (Europe)

The Battle of Cologne was fought near the city of Köln (English: Cologne) (now part of Germany) in 716. The battle is known chiefly as the first battle of Charles Martel's command and was his only defeat.

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