Battle of Pobiedziska

Battle of Pobiedziska
Part of Miecław's Rebellion during the crisis of the Piast dynasty
Date1041
Location
Pobiedziska, Greater Poland, Duchy of Poland
52°29′N 17°17′E / 52.48°N 17.28°E / 52.48; 17.28
Result Polish victory
Belligerents
Duchy of Poland
Kievan Rus'		 Miecław's State
Commanders and leaders
Casimir I the Restorer
Yaroslav the Wise		 Miecław

Battle of Pobiedziska was fought in 1041, during the Miecław's Rebellion, between the Duchy of Poland led by Casimir I the Restorer and its ally, Kievan Rus' led by Yaroslav the Wise, against the forces of Miecław, the self-proclaimed leader of his state. The battle was fought near the settlement of Pobiedziska in the Greater Poland. It ended with a decisive Polish victory and the destruction of Miecław's army and led to the signing of the truce between both sides, which lasted until 1047.


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