Battle of Cologne

Battle of Cologne
Date716
Location
Cologne
50°56′33.252″N 6°57′32.314″E / 50.94257000°N 6.95897611°E / 50.94257000; 6.95897611
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 the year 716 AD. The battle is known chiefly as the first battle of Charles Martel's command and is the only defeat of his life.

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