Battle of Remich

Battle of Remich
Part of the Viking raids in the Rhineland
DateApril 11, 882
Location
Result Viking victory
Belligerents
Carolingian Empire Kingdom of Denmark
Commanders and leaders
Wala of Metz  
Bertulf
Adalhard of Metz
Godfrid
Sigfrid
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Remich was fought between Vikings and Frankish officials at Remich, Luxembourg, on April 11, 882. The Vikings were led by Godfrid and Sigfrid, while the Franks were led by Wala, the archbishop of Metz, Bertulf, the archbishop of Trier, and Adalhard, the Count of Metz. The battle was a victory for the Vikings, although they retreated after the battle. It marks the southernmost advance of the Vikings into the Rhineland.


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