Battle of Dürnkrut and Jedenspeigen
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The Battle of Dürnkrut and Jedenspeigen was a decisive 1278 medieval clash in which King Rudolf I of Germany defeated and killed King Ottokar II of Bohemia, reshaping power in Central Europe and paving the way for Habsburg dominance in Austria.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
battle
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historical event ⓘ medieval battle ⓘ |
| aftermath |
Habsburg acquisition of Austrian lands confirmed by imperial authority
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weakening of Bohemian influence in the region ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Battle on the Marchfeld NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| belligerent |
Hungarian forces allied with Rudolf I
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Kingdom of Bohemia NERFINISHED ⓘ Kingdom of Germany NERFINISHED ⓘ Ottokar II of Bohemia NERFINISHED ⓘ Rudolf I of Germany NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cause |
conflict between Rudolf I and Ottokar II over control of Austria
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refusal of Ottokar II to recognize Rudolf I as King of the Romans ⓘ |
| combatantKilled | Ottokar II of Bohemia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| commander |
Ottokar II of Bohemia
NERFINISHED
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Rudolf I of Habsburg NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflictIn | Bohemian–Habsburg wars NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| consequence |
beginning of long-term Habsburg rule in Austria
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reaffirmation of imperial authority of Rudolf I ⓘ shift of power balance in Central Europe ⓘ |
| countryAtTime | Holy Roman Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| date | 1278-08-26 ⓘ |
| era | High Middle Ages ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance | key event in establishing Habsburg dynasty as major European power ⓘ |
| locatedInTime | 13th century ⓘ |
| notableFor |
decisive defeat of a powerful regional monarch
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large-scale use of heavy cavalry ⓘ turning point in the rise of the Habsburgs ⓘ |
| partOf |
history of Austria
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history of Bohemia ⓘ struggle for dominance in Central Europe in the 13th century ⓘ |
| place |
near Dürnkrut, Duchy of Austria
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near Jedenspeigen, Duchy of Austria ⓘ |
| precededBy | dispute over Austrian and Styrian duchies ⓘ |
| presentDayLocation | Lower Austria, Austria NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| region | Marchfeld plain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Duchy of Austria
NERFINISHED
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House of Habsburg NERFINISHED ⓘ Kingdom of Bohemia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| result |
Habsburg control over Austria consolidated
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death of Ottokar II of Bohemia ⓘ decisive victory for Rudolf I of Germany ⓘ end of Ottokar II’s expansion in Central Europe ⓘ |
| riverNearby | Morava River NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| year | 1278 ⓘ |
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