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Battle of Andernach

939 · 10th century

The Battle of Andernach was fought on 2 October 939 on the Rhine near Andernach. Forces loyal to King Otto I defeated the rebel dukes Eberhard of Franconia and Gilbert of Lotharingia; Eberhard was killed and Gilbert drowned in the Rhine. The victory ended the rebellion against Otto, who kept Franconia under the crown.

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Duchy of Franconia

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Battle of Andernach. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-andernach
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