Battle of Bergamo
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The Battle of Bergamo was fought between Alans and the Western Roman Empire in 464, and resulted in a Roman victory.
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Alans | Western Roman Empire | ||||||
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Beorgor † | Ricimer | ||||||
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In 464, the Alan king Beorgor led an invasion of Northern Italy, marching his force into the Po Valley. At Bergamo, near Milan, Beorgor was confronted by the Roman general Ricimer on 6 February 464. After fierce fighting, the Alans were defeated and Beorgor was killed.