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Group: Mediomatrici (Gaulish tribe)
People: Roger Borsa
Topic: Dorostolon, Siege of
Location: Odense Fyn Denmark

Dorostolon, Siege of

Years: 971 - 971

The Battle of Dorostolon is fought in 971 between the Byzantine Empire and forces of Kievan Rus.

The Byzantines, led by John I Tzimisces, are victorious.

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