Battle of Lechfeld AD 955
Otto I crushes the Magyars, ending their raids on the West; seven years later he is crowned emperor.
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Key facts
| Date | AD 955 |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 48.30° N, 10.90° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Strasbourg (about 234 km) |
| Territory of (map of AD 900) | East Francia |
Rulers in AD 955
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Byzantium | Constantine VII | 913–959 |
| Franks / HRE / Germany | Otto I | 936–973 |
| England / UK | Kings of Wessex | 939–978 |
| Rus' / Russia | Olga (regent) | 945–962 |