Battle of Civitella
The inhabitants of Civitate hand the Pope over to the Normans. Defeated 10 miles north west of San Severo by the Norman forces of Robert Guiscard
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1053 in Italy
Explore 5 historical events and records for Italy in 1053.
Historical records for Italy in 1053
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Arrest of Leo IX
Captured by the Normans in battle & escorted to his palace at Benevento
Arrest of Leo IX
The Normans pay homage & release Leo when he recognizes conquests in southern Italy
Battle of Civitella
Robert Guiscard defeats a Papal Army in southern Italy
Declaration of War
Declares war on the Normans in South Italy
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