Battles & Campaigns · 1268
Battle of Tagliacozzo
Scurcola Marsicana, Abruzzo, Italy
What happened
Each army formed three divisions. Conradin's troops beat Charles's first two divisions and, thinking they had won, scattered to chase fugitives and raid the camp. Charles then sent in his hidden third division, which routed Conradin's army.
Why it matters
It ended Hohenstaufen power in Italy. Angevin rule of southern Italy began.
What came next
Conradin fled but was captured; with him the family's claims to the Imperial and Sicilian thrones ended.
Did you know?
Conradin's men killed a knight wearing Charles's armour and carrying his banner, thinking he was Charles.
Timeline
- 26 Feb 1266Battle of Benevento.
- 23 Aug 1268Battle of Tagliacozzo.
- 1268Conradin is captured; Angevin rule in southern Italy begins.