Battle of Parma

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Battle of Parma
Part of the Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines
Date February 18, 1248
Location Parma, Emilia, Italy
Result Guelph victory
Combatants
Holy Roman Empire and Ghibellines Lombard League (Guelphs)
Commanders
Frederick II
Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines
Legnano - Cortenuova - Brescia - Faenza - Viterbo - Parma - Fossalta - Cingoli - Montebruno - Cassano - Montaperti - Benevento - Tagliacozzo - Colle Val d'Elsa - Roccavione - Desio - Campaldino - Zappolino - Gamenario

The Battle of Parma was fought in February 18, 1248 between the forces of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and the Guelphs. The Guelphs attacked the Imperial camp when Frederick II was away. The Imperial forces were defeated, and much of Frederick's treasure was lost.