Battle of Adrianople (813)
- Battle of Adrianople (813)
Infobox Military Conflict
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conflict=Battle of Adrianople
partof=the Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars
date=June 22, 813
place=Adrianople
result= Decisive Bulgarian victory
combatant1=flagicon|Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
combatant2=
commander1=Michael I Rangabe
commander2=Krum
strength1=Unknown, around 60-80,000 Fact|date=November 2007
strength2=Unknown
casualties1=Unknown, but heavy
casualties2=Unknown, lightDuring the Battle of Adrianople, the Bulgarian emperor Krum led his army south towards Adrianople and pitched camp near Versinikia. Michael I, the Byzantine emperor, lined up his army against the Bulgarians, but neither side initiated an attack for two weeks. Finally, on June 22, 813, the Byzantines attacked but were immediately turned to flight. With Krum's cavalry in pursuit, the rout of Michael I was complete and Krum advanced on Constantinople, which he besieged by land.
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