Battle of Ravenna (432)

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Battle of Ravenna
Date 432
Location near Rimini, Italy
Result Bonifacius victorious, but mortally wounded
Combatants
forces of Bonifacius forces of Flavius Aëtius
Commanders
Bonifacius Flavius Aëtius
Casualties
Bonifacius mortally wounded

The Battle of Ravenna also known as the Battle of Rimini was fought in 432 between the two strong men of the Western Roman Empire, general Flavius Aëtius and comes Bonifacius (or Boniface). Bonifacius, though victorious, was mortally wounded during the battle, and died several months later, leaving Aëtius de facto ruler of the Western Empire.