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Battle of Dorylaeum
1147 • Anatolien
Historical Overview
The second Battle of Dorylaeum took place near Dorylaeum in October 1147 during the Second Crusade. The battle consisted of a series of encounters over several days. The German Crusader forces of Conrad III were defeated by the Seljuk Turks led by Sultan Mesud I.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Seljuk victory.
Sultanate of Rum
- Commander: Mesud I.
- Strength: ca. 20.000
- Casualties: Gering
German Crusaders
- Commander: Konrad III.
- Strength: ca. 20.000
- Casualties: Fast total
Strategic Context
Reaction to the fall of Edessa.
Conflict / War
Second Crusade
Seljuk victory.
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