Battle of Frankfurt (1246)

Battle of Frankfurt
Part of the Crusade against the Staufer

Possible location of the battle (circle)
Date5 August 1246
Location
Near Frankfurt am Main
Result Papalist–Crusader victory
Belligerents
Henry Raspe, king backed by the pope Conrad IV, king backed by the emperor
Strength
3,000

The battle of Frankfurt or the battle on the Nidda of 5 August 1246 was fought between two rival German kings, Henry Raspe, who had the support of Pope Innocent IV, and Conrad IV, the son of Emperor Frederick II. Henry was victorious.

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