Battle of Adrianople (1254)

Battle of Adrianople (1254)

Infobox Military Conflict


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partof=the Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars
date=1254
place=Adrianople
result=Byzantine victory
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The Battle of Adrianople was fought in 1254 between the Byzantine Empire and the Bulgarians. The Byzantines were victorious.


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