Battle of Bergamo

Battle of Bergamo
Date	464
Location	Bergamo, Italy
Result	Roman victory
Belligerents
Alans	Western Roman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Beorgor †	Ricimer
Strength
Unknown	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

The Battle of Bergamo was fought between Alans and the Western Roman Empire in 464. 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.

Sources

Jaques, Tony (2007). Dictionary of Battles and Sieges: A-E. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 0313335370.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)

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