Battle of Bergamo explained

Conflict:Battle of Bergomum
Date:464
Place:Bergomum, (modern Bergamo, Italy)
Result:Roman victory
Combatant1:Alans
Combatant2:Western Roman Empire
Commander1:Beorgor
Commander2:Ricimer
Strength1:Unknown
Strength2:Unknown
Casualties1:Unknown
Casualties2:Unknown

The Battle of Bergomum was fought between Alans and the Western Roman Empire in 464, and resulted in a Roman victory.

In 464, the Alan king Beorgor led an invasion of Northern Italy, marching his force into the Po Valley. At Bergomum, near Mediolanum, Beorgor was confronted by the Roman general Ricimer on 6 February 464. After fierce fighting, the Alans were defeated and Beorgor was killed.

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