Battle of Varna 1444
Murad II defeats the crusade of Władysław III of Poland and Hungary, who dies on the field.
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Key facts
| Date | 1444 |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 43.21° N, 27.91° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Bucharest (about 199 km) |
| Territory of (map of 1400) | Ottoman Empire |
Rulers in 1444
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Byzantium | John VIII | 1425–1448 |
| Franks / HRE / Germany | Frederick III | 1440–1493 |
| France | Charles VII | 1422–1461 |
| England / UK | Henry VI | 1422–1461 |
| Ottomans / Turkey | Murad II | 1421–1451 |
Other battles and sites nearby
- Battle of Adrianople · AD 378
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